What is the preconsolidation stress on September 1? Express your answer in kPa, but write only the numeric answer in the textbox
What is the preconsolidation stress on September 1? Express your answer in kPa, but write only the numeric answer in the textbox
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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A project with multiple construction stages will take place at your site (below which lies a saturated
clay layer).
On August 1, the effective stress at point A (in the middle of the clay layer) is 50 kPa, and the
overconsolidation ratio is 3.
On September 1, the effective stress at point A is 140 kPa.
On October 1, the effective stress at point A is 190 kPa.
What is the preconsolidation stress on September 1? Express your answer in kPa, but write only the
numeric answer in the textbox
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