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Question 3 An exploratory drill hole was made in a saturated stiff clay. It was observed that the sand layer underlying the clay was under artesian pressure Water in the drill hole rose to a height of H1 above the top of the sand layer. If an open excavation is to be made in the clay, how deep can the excavation proceed before the bottom heaves? we are given H-8 m, H1-4 m, and w: 32% Exploratory drill hole Saturated clay G, 2.70 Moisture content w H Sand

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