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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter9: In Situ Stresses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.4P

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1.87 /m
Sand
GWT
QI: Plot the variation of the total vertical stress,
effective stress, and pore water pressure for the soil
layer shown below:
3.5m
Y
1.96t/m
Cly
Y 2.55t/m
Sand

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