(i) Explain with the aid of a sketch and equations why some deep
cuttings in stiff clay collapse during excavation whilst others in
stiff clay survive and collapse after tens or hundreds of
years.
(ii) Explain with the aid of a sketch and equations why it may
be possible to build a higher embankment over soft clay deposits
when the embankment is raised (built up) slowly.
(iii) Explain how you would apply Burland's'Secret of good
ground engineering'in the design and construction of a 1 Om deep
excavation supported by struts at the site
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Burland's triangle - secret of good geotechnical engineering is to keep the triangle in balance, consider all elements Geological Processes GENESIS GROUND PROFILE Ground exploration and Description Precedent Empiricism Well-winnowed experience OBSERVED BEHAVIOUR APPROPRIATE MODEL Observation, Measurement, Lab & Field Testing IDEALISATION Conceptual, Physical or Analytical modelling - VALIDATION Pa
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