Problem (4.9): An embankment of (3m) high is to be constructed as shown in the figure below. If the unit weight of compacted soil is 19 kN/m°, calculate the vertical stress due to the embankment loading at (A), (B), and (C) points. 6m 4.5m 1.5m i1.5m 1:1 slope 1:1 slope 3m Y soil =19 kN/m³ 3m

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