Two loads of 1000 KN and 2500 KN act on points A and B. point C is placed 5 meters below the surface.determine the effective vertical stress acts on C in the following condition.A 5mD 4m BCKN1. Ground water level is -2 m.2. Add an extra 1500 KN to point A. (Dry condition)3. Add 1000 KN vertical point load to point D. (Dry condition)Sand y = 18518 Ysat = 20KNm

Given, Depth of water table = 2 m Depth of water table = 5 m

Two loads of 1000 KN and 2500 KN act on points A and B. point C is placed 5 meters below the surface. determine the effective vertical stress acts on C in the following condition. A 5m D 4m B C Sand y = 18 Ysat = 20 KN m³ 1. Ground water level is -2 m. 2. Add an extra 1500 KN to point A. (Dry condition) 3. Add 1000 KN vertical point load to point D. (Dry condition) KN m³

Two loads of 1000 KN and 2500 KN act on points A and B. point C is placed 5 meters below the surface. determine the effective vertical stress acts on C in the following condition. A 5m D 4m B C Sand y = 18 Ysat = 20 KN m³ 1. Ground water level is -2 m. 2. Add an extra 1500 KN to point A. (Dry condition) 3. Add 1000 KN vertical point load to point D. (Dry condition) KN m³

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

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