Construction of the embankment

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Pore water pressure is to be observed during the construction of the embankment. Calculate the pore water pressure which must not be exceeded at any point in the clay layer 9 m below the surface of the embankment to ensure a shear strength of 100 kPa. The embankment material and the clay have a γ = 19.12 kN/m³.

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