Q1: A sample was obtained from point A in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was determined that it had: W= 54% G3= 2.78 What is the effective vertical stress at A. h, = 25 m water Saturated clay h, = 15 m

Q1: A sample was obtained from point A in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was determined that it had: W= 54% G3= 2.78 What is the effective vertical stress at A. h, = 25 m water Saturated clay h, = 15 m

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Chapter10: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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Q1: A sample was obtained from point A in the submerged clay layer
shown below. It was determined that it had:
W= 54%
G3= 2.78
What is the effective vertical stress at A.
h, = 25 m
water
Saturated clay
h, = 15 m
A

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