The sand has a void ratio of 0.52 and a specific gravity of2.64. The clay has a water content of 42% and specific gravity of 2.67. The groundwater table is located 3m below the ground surface. The sand above the water table is 30% saturated. Which of the following most nearly gives the effective stress at a depth of 10m below the ground surface?

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The sand has a void ratio of 0.52 and a specific gravity of2.64. The clay has a water content of 42% and specific gravity of 2.67. The groundwater table is located 3m below the ground surface. The sand above the water table is 30% saturated. Which of the following most nearly gives the effective stress at a depth of 10m below the ground surface?
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