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A layer of soil having G = 2.67 and e = 0.67 is subjected to an upward head of 1.5 m due to seepage of water. The depth of the soil layer required to provide a factor of safety 2 against piping is?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.13P

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A layer of soil having G = 2.67 and e = 0.67 is
subjected to an upward head of 1.5 m due to
seepage of water. The depth of the soil layer
required to provide a factor of safety 2 against
piping is?

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