7.6 For the following consolidated drained triaxial tests on a clay, draw a p' versus q' diagram and determine c and p.

Q: 5. To determine the grain size distribution of fine-grained soil (smaller than 0.075 mm), Hydrometer…

A: 5- To determine the grains size distribution of fine grained soil(smaller than0.075mm),hydrometer…

Q: A 3m deep sand layer has a specific gravity of 2.68 and a void ratiodf 0.60. Under this layer is a…

A: Compression index is CC=eo-eflogσ1+Δσσ1soFind inital void ratio of claySeo=woG1eo=0.32.7eo=0.81

Q: A silty sand fill 4.5 meters thick and an estimated density of 20 kN/m³ is to be placed over 4.0 m…

A: Cv = 0.79 m2/yr = 20 kN/m3

Q: : A 6 m thick clay layer is subjected to an average change of excess pore water pressure of 60 kPa.…

A: Thickness of clay layer,  H = 6m Average change of excess pore water pressure = 60kPa Double…

Q: In the soil profile shown below, the clay is normally consolidated and H,=9m, H2=5m, H3=3m. The…

A: Given  For sand  e= 0.56 , Gs = 2.6  Clay  Liquid limit= 63 % e= 0.83, Gs= 2.77

Q: A soil has a discharge velocity of 6×10 m/sec and a void ratio of .50. Its seepage velocity is. A B…

A: Discharge velocity- V=6×10-7 m/s. Void ratio e=0.50, To Find- The value of the seepage velocity Vs.

Q: The soil profile presented in Figure Q3 shows a borehole at a site where the water level is at 4m…

A: Calculate the unit weight of every soil layer to calculate stress: Step 1: Calculating unit…

Q: a consolidated drained trial test was conducted on a normally consolidated clay with majo minor…

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Q: a. a. A moisture release curve shows the relationship between _______ and ________ for a soil.…

A: Given data,Question related to moisture release curve in geotechnical engineering.Let's discuss the…

Q: A consolidated-undrained test on a normally consolidate clay yield the following results: Confining…

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Q: A sample of moist soil has a water content of 26%, a void ratio of 1.1, and a Gs of 2.7 a. Draw the…

A: Water content(w) = 26%Void ratio(e) = 1.1Specific gravity of soil solids(Gs)= 2.7

Q: Question 3 Refer to Figure Q3. Estimate the primary consolidation settlement in the clay layer.…

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Q: with all-round pressure of 200 kPa has been solidified to a specific volume of 1.9. The second clay…

A: Given:- all round pressure=200kPa specific volume=1.9 all round pressure=600kPa expand to…

Q: A 3m deep sand layer has a specific gravity of 2.68 and a void ratio of 0.60. Under this layer is a…

A: For this problem we dont need to use the Coeff of consoldiation formula , as the final void ratio is…

Weight-Volume relationships

Weight is defined as the quantity of matter contained in a body. Weight can also be defined as the force acting on a body due to gravity. Mathematically, weight can be defined as-