From the given figure. From the e-log p plot, two points were given. p1 = 80 kPa e1 = 0.60 p2 = 150 kPa e2 = 0.40 Determine the over burden pressure in kPa.

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From the given figure. From the e-log p plot, two points were given. p1 = 80 kPa e1 = 0.60 p2 = 150 kPa e2 = 0.40 Determine the over burden pressure in kPa. 

1200KN
G.S.
2.0m
2m x 4m-
Dry Sand
3.0m
= 16KN/m
3
dry
Groundwater level
Clay
5.0m
Ysat =
= 20kN/m3
Transcribed Image Text:1200KN G.S. 2.0m 2m x 4m- Dry Sand 3.0m = 16KN/m 3 dry Groundwater level Clay 5.0m Ysat = = 20kN/m3
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