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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (9th Edition)

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A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown in Figure 9.25.

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Calculate the values of σ, u, and σ′ at points A, B, C, and D for Continue to post
the following cases. In each case, plot the variations of σ, u, and 20 questions remaining

σ′ with depth. Characteristics of layers 1, 2, and 3 for each case

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Determine the dry unit weight of the layer 1 by using the below Hannah
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Here, void ratio is , specific gravity of soil is , dry unit weight

of soil is , unit weight of water is .
Substitute for and for , and for .

Thus, the dry unit weight of clay layer is .

Comment

Step 2 of 15

Determine the saturated unit weight of sand in layer 2 by using

the below formula:

Substitute for and for , and for .

Thus, the saturated unit weight of sand in layer 2 is .

Comments (1)

Step 3 of 15

Determine the saturated unit weight of sand in layer 3 by using

the below formula:

Here, void ratio is , specific gravity of soil is , dry unit weight

of soil is , unit weight of water is , and the degree of
saturation is .
Substitute for 1 for and for , and for .

Thus, the saturated unit weight of sand in layer 3 is .

Comments (1)

Step 4 of 15

Determine the effective stress by using the following formula:

…… (1)
Here, the effective stress is , total stress is , and pore water
pressure is .

Comment

Step 5 of 15

Consider the point .

The pore water pressure and effective stress at point is zero.

Thus, the pore water pressure at is , total stress at is

, and effective stress at is .

Comments (1)

Step 6 of 15

Consider the point .

Here, depth of soil layer is , stress at is , and the dry unit

weight of sand layer is .
Substitute for , for , and for .

Thus, the total stress is .

The pore water pressure at point B is zero as there is no water
above the position.

Thus, the pore water pressure at is .

Comment

Step 7 of 15

Substitute for and for u in equation (1).

Thus, the effective stress at is .

Comment

Step 8 of 15

Consider the point .

Here, depth of soil layer is , stress at is , and saturated unit

weight of sand layer is .
Substitute for , for , and for .

Thus, the total stress is .

Comment

Step 9 of 15

The pore water pressure at point C is as follows:

Substitute 8 m for and for .

Thus, the pore water pressure at is .

Substitute for and for u in equation (1).

Thus, the effective stress at is .

Comments (3)

Step 10 of 15

Consider point .

Here, depth of soil layer is , stress at is , and saturated unit

weight of sand layer is .
Substitute for , for , and for .

Thus, the total stress is .

Comments (4)

Step 11 of 15

The pore water pressure at the point D is calculated as follows:

Substitute 8 m for 3 m for , and for .

Thus, the pore water pressure at is .

Substitute for and for u in equation (1).

Thus, the effective stress at is .

Comments (2)

Step 12 of 15

Tabulate the value.

0 0 0 0

5 77.6 0 77.6

13 242.08 78.48 163.6

16 300.37 107.91 192.46

Comments (3)

Step 13 of 15

Plot the variation of total stress with depth for points .

Comment

Step 14 of 15

Plot the variation of effective stress with depth for points

.

Comment

Step 15 of 15

Plot the variation of pore pressure with depth for points

.

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