Question: 2 - Using the CPT data in figure below, a unit weight of 1 1 5 p c f , and an overconsolidation ratio of

2-Using the CPT data in figure below, a unit weight of 115pcf, and an overconsolidation ratio of 3, determine (a) soil behavior type (b)' using Kulhawy and Mayne correlation and (c)N60 for the soil between depths of 21 and 23ft based on a groundwater depth of 15ft below the ground surface and average qc of 190tsf, average Rf of 3% and u2=0. Also, assume a=0.80, and n=0.411.
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2 - Using the CPT data in figure below, a unit

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