Refer to the soil profile shown in Fig. P6.29 (a) For the conditions shown, compute the ?v,
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Refer to the soil profile shown in Fig. P6.29
(a) For the conditions shown, compute the ?v, ?v' and u values at the ground surface, water table, and at all soil layer interfaces.
(b) During the spring, the water rises to 4 ft above the ground surface. Determine the ?v, ?v' and u at 25 ft.?
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Depth (ft) Sand Ya = 110 pcf Y = 116 pcf 10 Clay Y= 119 pcf 40 Sand Ye = 118 pcf
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An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
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Authors: Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs, Thomas C. Sheahan
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