For the conditions show below, calculate the safety factor of the clay against bottom blow-up after excavating 2 m of clay based on the ratio of total pressure and pwp pressure. ] Before excavation 21 I GWT V Silty clay Gs = 2.7 w = 30% k = 3 x 10 m/s 2 m 2 m 6 m Gravel Under artesian pressure

For the conditions show below, calculate the safety factor of the clay against bottom blow-up after excavating 2 m of clay based on the ratio of total pressure and pwp pressure. ] Before excavation 21 I GWT V Silty clay Gs = 2.7 w = 30% k = 3 x 10 m/s 2 m 2 m 6 m Gravel Under artesian pressure

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For the conditions show below, calculate the safety factor of the clay
against bottom blow-up after excavating 2 m of clay based on the ratio of
total pressure and pwp pressure.
]
Before
excavation
21
2 m
2 m
GWT V
Silty clay
Gs = 2.7 w = 30%
6 m
k= 3 x 10-8.
Gravel
Under artesian pressure
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