Question: Q 5 . ( 2 0 P . ) A soil profile consist of x m of gravel overlying a clay layer of Y m

Q5.(20P.) A soil profile consist of xm of gravel overlying a clay layer of Ym thickness, which in turn rests
on a Zm sand layer. The drained and saturated unit weights of the gravel are 18kNm3 and 20kNm3. Unit
weights of the clay and the sand are 20kNm3 and 19kNm3, respectively. Below sand layer lies an impermeable
bedrock. If a wide excavation of 3m depth is to be made in a relatively short time, draw the effective, total and
pore pressure diagrams before, immediately after and long time after excavation is made. The ground water
table is 5m below the ground surface and unit weight of water is 10kNm3. X=8 Y=3 Z=3
Q 5 . ( 2 0 P . ) A soil profile consist of x m

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