The surface of a saturated clay deposit is located permanently below the groundwater table. The clay has natural water content of 43% and specific gravity of 2.70, determine the vertical effective pressure at depth of 11 m.

The surface of a saturated clay deposit is located permanently below the groundwater table. The clay has natural water content of 43% and specific gravity of 2.70, determine the vertical effective pressure at depth of 11 m.

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Chapter15: Foundations On Difficult Soil

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determine the vertical effective pressure at depth of 11 m.

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