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Grain, Soil and Water Pressure: Key Formulas Flashcards

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What is the formula for total soil stress?

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πœŽπ‘£=β„ŽΓ—π›Ύ=soil

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What is the formula for pore water pressure?

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πœŽπ‘€=β„ŽΓ—π›Ύ=water

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What is the formula for effective stress?

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πœŽβ€²=πœŽπ‘£βˆ’πœŽπ‘€

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How is vertical equilibrium checked to prevent bursting?

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𝐺>1.1×𝑃

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