For the layered soil shown in the figure, H1 = 5 m, H2 = 5 m, and H3 = 20 m. The soil densities are ρ1=2040kg/m3, ρ2=1940kg/m3, and ρ3′=1020kg/m3. What is the effective stress at the bottom of soil 3 when h' = 15 meters? CHOICES A. 142.7 kPa B. 150.1 kPa C. 163.8 kPa D. 136.8 kPa What value of h' will cause quick condition at the bottom of soil 3? CHOICES A. 30.3 m B. 25.4 m C. 20.8 m D. 33.3 m

For the layered soil shown in the figure, H1 = 5 m, H2 = 5 m, and H3 = 20 m. The soil densities are ρ1=2040kg/m3, ρ2=1940kg/m3, and ρ3′=1020kg/m3. What is the effective stress at the bottom of soil 3 when h' = 15 meters? CHOICES A. 142.7 kPa B. 150.1 kPa C. 163.8 kPa D. 136.8 kPa What value of h' will cause quick condition at the bottom of soil 3? CHOICES A. 30.3 m B. 25.4 m C. 20.8 m D. 33.3 m

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For the layered soil shown in the figure, H₁= 5 m, H₂ = 5 m, and H₃ = 20 m. The soil densities are ρ1=2040kg/m3, ρ2=1940kg/m3, and ρ3′=1020kg/m3.

What is the effective stress at the bottom of soil 3 when h' = 15 meters?

CHOICES

A. 142.7 kPa

B. 150.1 kPa

C. 163.8 kPa

D. 136.8 kPa

What value of h' will cause quick condition at the bottom of soil 3?

CHOICES

A. 30.3 m

B. 25.4 m

C. 20.8 m

D. 33.3 m

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Soil 3, p'3
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