Q2:- A layer of silty clay 6m thick has G=2.71 and n-0.65 is overlain by silty sand layer of 4m deep has G-2.68 and e=0.8. Calculate the effective stress for silty clay layer if water table 2: 4m below G.S 1: at G.S and

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Q2:- A layer of silty clay 6m thick has G=2.71 and n=0.65 is overlain
by silty sand layer of 4m deep has G-2.68 and e=0.8.
Calculate the effective stress for silty clay layer if water table
2: 4m below G.S
1: at G.S
and
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