Plot the variation of total and effe pressure with depth for the soil pr condition: a) Initially before construction b) Immediately after construction c) Few days after construction

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Plot the variation of total and effective vertical stresses, and pore water
pressure with depth for the soil profile shown below for the following
condition:
a) Initially before construction
b) Immediately after construction
c) Few days after construction
d) Many years after construction.
Surface surcharge, q (100 kN/m²)
Ground Level
Water Table
4m SAND
2m
CLAY
7 = 18.5kN/m³
7 = 17.8 kN/m³
19.5 kN/m
Transcribed Image Text:Plot the variation of total and effective vertical stresses, and pore water pressure with depth for the soil profile shown below for the following condition: a) Initially before construction b) Immediately after construction c) Few days after construction d) Many years after construction. Surface surcharge, q (100 kN/m²) Ground Level Water Table 4m SAND 2m CLAY 7 = 18.5kN/m³ 7 = 17.8 kN/m³ 19.5 kN/m
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