Q-4: A 9-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand (following figure). The sand is under artesian pressure. Calculate the maximum depth of cut H that can be made in the clay. Ysat 18 kN/m3 H 9 m 3.6 m Y sat 16.5 kN/m3 Saturated clay Sand

Q-4: A 9-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand (following figure). The sand is under artesian pressure. Calculate the maximum depth of cut H that can be made in the clay. Ysat 18 kN/m3 H 9 m 3.6 m Y sat 16.5 kN/m3 Saturated clay Sand

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Q-4: A 9-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand (following figure). The sand
is under artesian pressure. Calculate the maximum depth of cut H that can be made in the clay.
Ysat
18 kN/m3
H
9 m
3.6 m
Y sat
16.5 kN/m3
Saturated clay
Sand

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