The following standard penetration test results were obtained in a uniform silty sand:Depth (m) 1 2 3 5N60 12 13 18 15 The groundwater table is at a depth of 2.5 m. Assume a reasonable value for g, then determinef′ for each test. Finally, determine a single design f′ value for this stratum.

The following standard penetration test results were obtained in a uniform silty sand:Depth (m) 1 2 3 5N60 12 13 18 15 The groundwater table is at a depth of 2.5 m. Assume a reasonable value for g, then determinef′ for each test. Finally, determine a single design f′ value for this stratum.

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Chapter17: Subsoil Exploration

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The following standard penetration test results were obtained in a uniform silty sand:
Depth (m) 1 2 3 5
N60 12 13 18 15

The groundwater table is at a depth of 2.5 m. Assume a reasonable value for g, then determine
f′ for each test. Finally, determine a single design f′ value for this stratum.

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