A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown. Plot the variation of effective stress with depth. The layer properties are tabulated below. Final calculated answer should be in 3 decimal places.

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A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown. Plot the variation of effective stress with depth. The layer properties are tabulated below. Final calculated answer should be in 3 decimal places.

4. A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown. Plot the variation of effective stress
with depth. The layer properties are tabulated below
H₁
H₂
*4
Layer Thickness (m) Soil Parameters
1
e = 0.65; G₁ = 2.64
2
e = 0.58; G₁ = 2.73
3
w = 35%; e = 1.13
Dry sand
5
8
3
Sand
Clay Rock
Layer 1
Groundwater table
Layer 2
Layer 3
Transcribed Image Text:4. A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown. Plot the variation of effective stress with depth. The layer properties are tabulated below H₁ H₂ *4 Layer Thickness (m) Soil Parameters 1 e = 0.65; G₁ = 2.64 2 e = 0.58; G₁ = 2.73 3 w = 35%; e = 1.13 Dry sand 5 8 3 Sand Clay Rock Layer 1 Groundwater table Layer 2 Layer 3
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