Figure P.8.12 shows an embankment load on a silty clay soil layer. Determine the stress increase at points A, B, and C. which are located at a depth of 5 m below the ground surface + 6 m ! Center line 1V:2H 1V:2H 10 m y =17 kN/m3 5 m !C ! B A

Figure P.8.12 shows an embankment load on a silty clay soil layer. Determine the stress increase at points A, B, and C. which are located at a depth of 5 m below the ground surface + 6 m ! Center line 1V:2H 1V:2H 10 m y =17 kN/m3 5 m !C ! B A

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Chapter6: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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8.12 Figure P.8.12 shows an embankment load on a silty clay soil
layer. Determine the stress increase at points A, B, and C.
which are located at a depth of 5 m below the ground surface
6 m
! Center line
1V:2H
1V:2H
10 m
y =17 kN/m3
5 m
!C
FIGURE P8.12

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