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Stresses in Soil Masses. Stresses without Seepage (Hydrostatic) Total Stress, s T Pore Water Stress, u Effective Stress, s ’ T Stresses with Seepage Upwards & Downwards. Capillary Effects. Capillary Effects. Point Load Stresses.
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Stresses in Soil Masses • Stresses without Seepage (Hydrostatic) • Total Stress, sT • Pore Water Stress, u • Effective Stress, s’T • Stresses with Seepage • Upwards & Downwards
Point Load Stresses DsZ=(3Pz3)/[2p(r2+z2)5/2]=PI1/z2 See Table 5.1