G, +S,e a) Starting from the basic phase definitions (see the Appendix) show that y = 1+e b) Using the expression above, determine the distribution of the total and effective vertical stress with depth for the soil profile shown. Plot these distributions for 0Sz<12m.Yw = 9.81 kN/m3 4.0 m Sand G = 2.65; e= 0.6 2.0 m W. T. Clay G = 2.8; e = 0,8 4.0 m 2.0 m Silt Y =18 kN / m² Appendix Vw ;e = Vs %3D M, = G,VsPwi Mw = wM, GSYW Ya 1+e (Gs – 1)Yw y' %3| 1+e (1+w)YwGs Ysat = 1+ wG5 Cc = 0.009(LL – 10) Cyt T, Har %| 2 For 0 60%, T, = 1.781 – 0.933 log(100 – U%) C,H C,H + o, + Ao' log 1+e, 1+e, – log

G, +S,e a) Starting from the basic phase definitions (see the Appendix) show that y = 1+e b) Using the expression above, determine the distribution of the total and effective vertical stress with depth for the soil profile shown. Plot these distributions for 0Sz<12m.Yw = 9.81 kN/m3 4.0 m Sand G = 2.65; e= 0.6 2.0 m W. T. Clay G = 2.8; e = 0,8 4.0 m 2.0 m Silt Y =18 kN / m² Appendix Vw ;e = Vs %3D M, = G,VsPwi Mw = wM, GSYW Ya 1+e (Gs – 1)Yw y' %3| 1+e (1+w)YwGs Ysat = 1+ wG5 Cc = 0.009(LL – 10) Cyt T, Har %| 2 For 0 60%, T, = 1.781 – 0.933 log(100 – U%) C,H C,H + o, + Ao' log 1+e, 1+e, – log

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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