During the construction of a new embankment along a new alignment offset approximately 15 metres from the existing embankment, an embankment failure occurred. The new embankment is approximately 10 metres in height and is founded on varved clay of firm consistency. Describe the procedure to define the problem and possible solutions.

During the construction of a new embankment along a new alignment offset approximately 15 metres from the existing embankment, an embankment failure occurred. The new embankment is approximately 10 metres in height and is founded on varved clay of firm consistency. Describe the procedure to define the problem and possible solutions.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter7: Seepage

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