1. Calculate the variation of σ, u, and σ’ with depth. Given: H1 = 12 ft, H2 = 8 ft, H3 = 5 ft, S = 50% in capillary rise zone. 2. Plot the variations of σ, u, and σ’ with depth. G = 2.66e = 0.5H1H2G¸ = 2.71; e = 0.75Groundwater tableG¸ = 2.72e = 0.95H3Dry sandO Clay; zone of capillary riseClayRock

unit wt γd=G+Seγw1+e where S =degree of saturationfor dry sand S=0 ;…

Answered: G, = 2.66 e = 0.5 H2 G = 2.71; e = 0.75…

G, = 2.66 e = 0.5 H2 G = 2.71; e = 0.75 Groundwater table G, = 2.72 e = 0.95 H3 Dry sand U Clay; zone of capillary rise O Clay Rock

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1. Calculate the variation of σ, u, and σ’ with depth. Given: H1 = 12 ft, H2 = 8 ft, H3 = 5 ft, S = 50% in capillary rise zone.

2. Plot the variations of σ, u, and σ’ with depth.

G = 2.66
e = 0.5
H1
H2
G¸ = 2.71; e = 0.75
Groundwater table
G¸ = 2.72
e = 0.95
H3
Dry sand
O Clay; zone of capillary rise
Clay
Rock

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