for geotechnical engineering 1 3 (a) With neat sketches explain how the method of slices can...
1. Using the concepts covered in earth pressure theories (not Taylor's chart), the critical depth of vertical cut in a saturated cohesive soil with c = 15.5kPa and y = 18 kN/m3 will be? a) 0.86 m c) 6.88 m b) 3.44 m d) 1.72 m condition: 2. The upstream and downstream slopes of an earth dam is critical for the a) reservoir partial pool c) steady seepage b) sudden drawdown d) earthquake 3. In the simplified Bishop's method of...
Can anyone solve this Geotechnical Engineering question.... I will leave good remarks ?? QUESTION 3 (20 marks) A. Following are the results of a standard penetration test in sand. Determine the corrected standard penetration numbers, (N1), at various depths. Note that the water table was not observed within a depth of 35ft below the ground surface. Assume that the average unit weight of sand is 110 lb/ft! (5 marks) 5 Depth, Z NA 8 10 7 15 13 20 15...
A proposed residential development of a single tower is to be built on a sloping site as shown in Figure 1. The site has a (W1m x 25m wide building zone. A level platform has to be created by building a permanent retaining structure outside the building zone but within the (W2m x (W2m wide site boundary. A temporary slope, which may extend outside the site boundary, has to be formed in advance for construction of the retaining structure. ---...
"Annexure B" ASSIGNMENT 2 DESIGN BRIEF Due to increasing pedestrian traffic of students travelling from halls of residence to the engineering block at one of its devised a plan, which includes a new means of crossing a busy road safely and without causing traffic delay. A solution to protect student safety for crossing the busy road is to design and build a pedestrian bridge. This will eliminate traffic congestion and delays as well as eliminate conflict between pedestrians and motorists....