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. Calculate the vertical effective stress in kpa at 5m depth, assume y, = 26.5 kn/m³and that the soil above the capillary action rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%. а. 141.13 kpa b. 144.31kpa c. 174.41kpa d. 154.1kpa

. Calculate the vertical effective stress in kpa at 5m depth, assume y, = 26.5 kn/m³and that the soil above the capillary action rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%. а. 141.13 kpa b. 144.31kpa c. 174.41kpa d. 154.1kpa

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A dense silt layer has the following properties. void ratio = 0.30 eff. Diameter D10 = 10µm capillary constant (c)=0.20 cm? Ground water level is 8.0m below the ground surface.
Transcribed Image Text:A dense silt layer has the following properties. void ratio = 0.30 eff. Diameter D10 = 10µm capillary constant (c)=0.20 cm? Ground water level is 8.0m below the ground surface.
5. Calculate the vertical effective stress in kpa at 5m depth, assume Ys = 26.5 kn/m³and that the soil above the capillary action rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%. а. 141.13 kpa c. 174.41kpa b. 144.31kpa d. 154.1kpa
Transcribed Image Text:5. Calculate the vertical effective stress in kpa at 5m depth, assume Ys = 26.5 kn/m³and that the soil above the capillary action rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%. а. 141.13 kpa c. 174.41kpa b. 144.31kpa d. 154.1kpa
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