10-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand. The sand is under artesia ressure. A 5.75-m-deep cut is made in the clay. Determine the factor of safety against heaving at poi . Hint: F.S. = olu. Psat = 1925 kg/m³ 5.75 m 10 m 6 m 2.5 m Psat = 1840 kg/m³ Saturated clay Sand

10-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand. The sand is under artesia ressure. A 5.75-m-deep cut is made in the clay. Determine the factor of safety against heaving at poi . Hint: F.S. = olu. Psat = 1925 kg/m³ 5.75 m 10 m 6 m 2.5 m Psat = 1840 kg/m³ Saturated clay Sand

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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