Consider the soil detail and profile are shown in the Table 1.1 and Figure 1.2. Table 1.1 Layer No. Thickness, H Soil Parameters e = 0.52, Gs = 2.62 e = 0.52, Gs = 2.65 w = 20%, e = 1 4.8 m 2 2.5 m 2.2 m

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Consider the soil detail and profile are shown in the Table 1.1 and Figure 1.2.
Table 1.1
Layer No.
Thickness,
H Soil Parameters
e = 0.52, Gs = 2.62
e = 0.52, Gs = 2.65
w = 20%, e = 0.50
1
4.8 m
2
2.5 m
3
2.2 m
Layer 1
H2
Layer 2
C.
Layer 3
Figure 1.2
O Dry sand
Sand D Clay
Rock
If groundwater table is x = 0.25 m above point B (use yw = 9.81 kN/m3), determine:
a. The effective stress at point D.
b. If the effective stress at point D is lowered by 10 kPa, what is the new
elevation (new x) of groundwater table measured from point B?
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the soil detail and profile are shown in the Table 1.1 and Figure 1.2. Table 1.1 Layer No. Thickness, H Soil Parameters e = 0.52, Gs = 2.62 e = 0.52, Gs = 2.65 w = 20%, e = 0.50 1 4.8 m 2 2.5 m 3 2.2 m Layer 1 H2 Layer 2 C. Layer 3 Figure 1.2 O Dry sand Sand D Clay Rock If groundwater table is x = 0.25 m above point B (use yw = 9.81 kN/m3), determine: a. The effective stress at point D. b. If the effective stress at point D is lowered by 10 kPa, what is the new elevation (new x) of groundwater table measured from point B?
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