Refer to Figure P3.3. Use Eqs. (3.10) and (3.11) to determine the variation of OCR and preconsolidation

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Refer to Figure P3.3. Use Eqs. (3.10) and (3.11) to determine the variation of OCR and preconsolidation pressure σ'c.


Figure P3.3

Dry sand y = 16.5 kN/m3 1.5 m Groundwater table Sand 1.5 m Ysat = 19 kN/m3 Ngo 60 5 1.5 m 8 Clay Ysat = 16.8 kN/m³ 1.5 m * A •8 1.5 m 1.5 m 10 Sand


Eqs. (3.10)


Eqs. (3.11)

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

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Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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