Dry sand e = 0.6 G, = 2.68 H Groundwater table Clay e = 0.8 G, = 2.75 H, Figure Q1(b): The soil profile

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Dry sand
e = 0.6
G, = 2.68
H
Groundwater table
Clay
e = 0.8
G, = 2.75
H,
Figure Q1(b): The soil profile
Transcribed Image Text:Dry sand e = 0.6 G, = 2.68 H Groundwater table Clay e = 0.8 G, = 2.75 H, Figure Q1(b): The soil profile
Figure Q1(b) shows the soil profile of dry sand and clay. Given H1 = 4 m
and H2 = 3 m. If the groundwater table rises to 2 m below the ground surface,
determine the net change in effective stress at the bottom of the clay layer.
Transcribed Image Text:Figure Q1(b) shows the soil profile of dry sand and clay. Given H1 = 4 m and H2 = 3 m. If the groundwater table rises to 2 m below the ground surface, determine the net change in effective stress at the bottom of the clay layer.
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