Table 3 Physical properties of different soil layers
Physical properties | Layer 1 | Layer 2 |
|---|---|---|
Specific gravity, Gs | 2.271 | 2.734 |
Water content, w (%) | 187.0 | 72.0 |
Void ratio, e | 5.452 | 2.191 |
Degree of saturation, S (%) | 78 | 90 |
Total unit weight, γ (kN/m3) | 10.1 | 14.7 |
Saturated unit weight, γ sat (kN/m3) | 12.0 | 15.4 |