SITUATION. From the soil profile shown below, Ground surface Dry Sand Clay A e = 0.49 Gs=2.68 Ground water table e = 0.9 Gs=2.75 4.6 m 3.6m Determine the effective stress (kPa) at the bottom of the clay.

SITUATION. From the soil profile shown below, Ground surface Dry Sand Clay A e = 0.49 Gs=2.68 Ground water table e = 0.9 Gs=2.75 4.6 m 3.6m Determine the effective stress (kPa) at the bottom of the clay.

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Transcribed Image Text:SITUATION. From the soil profile shown below, Ground surface Dry Sand Clay 110.65 e = 0.49 Gs=2.68 O 113.68 O 116.62 O 124.84 Ground water table e = 0.9 Gs=2.75 4.6 m Determine the effective stress (kPa) at the bottom of the clay. 3.6m

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