Determine the vertical effective stress, σ’v, at Point E in kPa in the soil profile. Use 9.81kN/m3 for the unit weight of water

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Determine the vertical effective stress, σ’v, at Point E in kPa in the soil profile. Use 9.81kN/m3 for the unit weight of water.

Depth
(m)
Dense fine to medium sand
y=20 kN/m3
6.
Silty clay
Ysat=18 kN/m3
(C)
D
18
Clean sand and gravel
Ysat=22 kN/m3
24
E
Transcribed Image Text:Depth (m) Dense fine to medium sand y=20 kN/m3 6. Silty clay Ysat=18 kN/m3 (C) D 18 Clean sand and gravel Ysat=22 kN/m3 24 E
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