9.5 A cut is made in stiff saturated clay that is underlain by a layer of sand. (See Figure 9.10). What should be the height of the water, h, in the cut so that the stability of the saturated clay is not lost?

9.5 A cut is made in stiff saturated clay that is underlain by a layer of sand. (See Figure 9.10). What should be the height of the water, h, in the cut so that the stability of the saturated clay is not lost?

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9.5 A cut is made in stiff saturated clay that is underlain by a layer of sand. (See
Figure 9.10). What should be the height of the water, h, in the cut so that the
stability of the saturated clay is not lost?
Saturated clay
Pat= 1900 kg/m
H= 5 m
7 m
3.0 m
Sand
2 m
Pai = 1800 kg/m

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