a sample was obtained from point a in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was determined that it had a q = 54% and a Gs = 2.78. What is the effective vertical stress, the porewater pressure and total stresses at point A?

a sample was obtained from point a in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was determined that it had a q = 54% and a Gs = 2.78. What is the effective vertical stress, the porewater pressure and total stresses at point A?

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The term shear strength is often associated with the soil. Shear strength is defined as the resistance to the deformation of soil particles due to the continuous action of shear stress. In short, shear strength is the maximum shear stress that a soil can sustain.

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A sample was obtained from point A in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was
determined that it had a w 54%, and a G, 2.78. What is the effective vertical stress, the
porewater pressure and total stresses at point A?
hw =25 ft
water
hs =15 ft
saturated clay
point A
767
O 3136
O 2496
O 667
3163
3613
2469
676

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