In: Civil Engineering
Table Q1(b) shows the data obtained from soil
exploration report. The groundwater level
was found at a depth of 3m below the ground surface. Given the
surcharge load lies on the
ground surface at 70 kPa.
Depth (m) Types of soil Specific gravity Porosity
0 to 5 Clayey sandy 2.69 0.40
5 to 10 Clayey silty 2.63 0.35
10 to 14 Silty sandy 2.70 0.30
14 to16 Silty clayey 2.72 0.37
I. Determine the total stress, pore water pressure and effective
stress distribution for
the 4 layers of soils.
II. Draw the pressure distribution diagram of total stress, pore
water pressure and
effective stress of soil.