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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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9.1 Through 9.3 A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown in Figure 9.25.
Calculate the values of σ, u, and σ′ at points A, B, C, and D for the following cases. In
each case, plot the variations of σ, u, and σ′ with depth. Characteristics of layers 1, 2,
and 3 for each case are given below:

A
Layer 1
B
Groundwater table
H2
Layer 2
C
H3
| Layer 3
Dry sand
Sand
Clay
Rock
Figure 9.25
Problem
Layer no.
Thickness
Soil parameters
9.1
1
H, = 7 ft
Ya = 110 lb/ft³
H¸ = 12 ft
Yut = 121 lb/ft
H, = 6 ft
Ya =
118 lb/ft
2.
3.

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