Compute the total and pore water pressure at depth of 12m below the bottom of a lake 6m deep. The bottom of lake consists of soft clay with a thickness of more than 15m. The average water content for the clay is 40% and specific gravity is 2.65. The lake is filled with water up to the top.
Compute the total and pore water pressure at depth of 12m below the bottom of a lake 6m deep. The bottom of lake consists of soft clay with a thickness of more than 15m. The average water content for the clay is 40% and specific gravity is 2.65. The lake is filled with water up to the top.
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Transcribed Image Text:Compute the total and pore water pressure at
depth of 12m below the bottom of a lake 6m
deep. The bottom of lake consists of soft clay
with a thickness of more than 15m. The average
water content for the clay is 40% and specific
gravity is 2.65. The lake is filled with water up
to the top.
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