A.) Plot the distribution of total stress, effective stress and porewater pressure along depth of soil as shown in Figure 1 (water table 4.5 meter from its surface). Plot effective stress paths for the lower layer of soil at rest by assuming the soil has an internal friction o'= 30°.

A.) Plot the distribution of total stress, effective stress and porewater pressure along depth of soil as shown in Figure 1 (water table 4.5 meter from its surface). Plot effective stress paths for the lower layer of soil at rest by assuming the soil has an internal friction o'= 30°.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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