The following figure shows the flow net around a sheet pile. Determine: a. Pore water pressure (u) at points A, B. b. The factor of safety against piping by Terzaghi's practical method c. The factor of safety against piping at the most critical section (downstream face of the sheet pile Ah = 5.0 m Sheet pile 2 m H = 13.0 m H= 9.0 m. B Sandy soil Yt = 19.0 kN/m³ · A Impervious layer

The following figure shows the flow net around a sheet pile. Determine: a. Pore water pressure (u) at points A, B. b. The factor of safety against piping by Terzaghi's practical method c. The factor of safety against piping at the most critical section (downstream face of the sheet pile Ah = 5.0 m Sheet pile 2 m H = 13.0 m H= 9.0 m. B Sandy soil Yt = 19.0 kN/m³ · A Impervious layer

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter18: Pile Foundation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18.20P: Figure 18.26a shows a pile. Let L = 20 m, D = 450 mm. Hf = 4m, f = 17.5 kN/m3, fill = 25. Determine...

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