A 10-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand. The sand is under artesian pressure. A 5.75-m-deep cut is made in the clay. Determine the factor of safety against heaving...


A 10-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand. The sand is under artesian<br>pressure. A 5.75-m-deep cut is made in the clay. Determine the factor of safety against heaving at point<br>A. Hint: F.S. = 0/u.<br>Pat = 1925 kg/m³<br>5.75 m<br>10 m<br>2<br>6 m<br>2.5 m<br>Psat = 1840 kg/m³<br>Saturated clay<br>Sand<br>

Extracted text: A 10-m-thick layer of stiff saturated clay is underlain by a layer of sand. The sand is under artesian pressure. A 5.75-m-deep cut is made in the clay. Determine the factor of safety against heaving at point A. Hint: F.S. = 0/u. Pat = 1925 kg/m³ 5.75 m 10 m 2 6 m 2.5 m Psat = 1840 kg/m³ Saturated clay Sand

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