(Use The Figure (10.20) to find the solution of this question) Two embankments loads on silty clay soils layers as shown below. Unit weights of the left and right embankments are 11 and 13 kN/m², respectively. Determine the stress increase under the embankments at point A that are loaded at a depth of 4 m below the ground surface. Im. Cemer ia y= 11 kN/m 5m y= 13 /m

(Use The Figure (10.20) to find the solution of this question) Two embankments loads on silty clay soils layers as shown below. Unit weights of the left and right embankments are 11 and 13 kN/m², respectively. Determine the stress increase under the embankments at point A that are loaded at a depth of 4 m below the ground surface. Im. Cemer ia y= 11 kN/m 5m y= 13 /m

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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