Question: Calculate ( total stress ) , u ( pore water pressure ) , and ' ( effective stress ) at A , B , C

Calculate (total stress), u (pore water pressure), and '(effective stress) at A, B, C, and D
and plot the variations with depth.
H1=5ft,H2=6ft,H3=8ft
d=112lbft3,sat=120lbft3,sat=125lbft3
A
'er I
undwater table
'er II
'er III
Calculate ( total stress ) , u ( pore water

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