Q3). Calculate the cross section area of cut and fill for the followings: St. 1) h = 2m cut at center line, s left = 5, and s right = - 3 St. 2) h = 0.6m fill at center line, s left = 9, and s right=7 St. 3) h = 0 at center line, s left = -6, and s right= - 10. (bo= 10 m, n = 1 in cut, and n = 2 in fill) for all sections.

Q3). Calculate the cross section area of cut and fill for the followings: St. 1) h = 2m cut at center line, s left = 5, and s right = - 3 St. 2) h = 0.6m fill at center line, s left = 9, and s right=7 St. 3) h = 0 at center line, s left = -6, and s right= - 10. (bo= 10 m, n = 1 in cut, and n = 2 in fill) for all sections.

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 9.10P

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