G, = 2.69; e = 0.47 G, = 2.73; e = (0.68 G. = 2.7; e = 0.89

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The figure below shows the zone of capillary rise within a clay layer above the groundwater table. For the
following variables, calculate and plot o, u, and ơ' with depth.
G = 2.69; e = 0.47
H2
G¸ = 2.73; e = 0.68
H3
G¸ = 2.7; e = 0.89
3
Dry sand
O Clay; zone of capillary rise
Clay
Rock
Figure 9.29
Degree of saturation in
capillary rise zone, S (%)
H,
H2
3.05 m
2.43 m
4.88 m
40
Transcribed Image Text:The figure below shows the zone of capillary rise within a clay layer above the groundwater table. For the following variables, calculate and plot o, u, and ơ' with depth. G = 2.69; e = 0.47 H2 G¸ = 2.73; e = 0.68 H3 G¸ = 2.7; e = 0.89 3 Dry sand O Clay; zone of capillary rise Clay Rock Figure 9.29 Degree of saturation in capillary rise zone, S (%) H, H2 3.05 m 2.43 m 4.88 m 40
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