A soil deposit is shown in Figure 1.1. Ground surface Groundwater Table e=0.52 42.1 ft Gs=2.61 Layer 1 e=0.86 26.1 ft Layer 2 Gs=2.71 Sand Clay Rock The shallow groundwater table is initially at the ground surface, was lowered to a depth of 31.2 ft below the ground. After such lowering, the sand above water table is dry. - What is the vertical effective pressure at the mid-height of the clay layer before lowering of the water table, in psf? - What is the vertical effective pressure at the mid-height of the clay layer after lowering of the water table, in psf?

A soil deposit is shown in Figure 1.1. Ground surface Groundwater Table e=0.52 42.1 ft Gs=2.61 Layer 1 e=0.86 26.1 ft Layer 2 Gs=2.71 Sand Clay Rock The shallow groundwater table is initially at the ground surface, was lowered to a depth of 31.2 ft below the ground. After such lowering, the sand above water table is dry. - What is the vertical effective pressure at the mid-height of the clay layer before lowering of the water table, in psf? - What is the vertical effective pressure at the mid-height of the clay layer after lowering of the water table, in psf?

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