γsoil = 19.5kN/m3

 

a.    Effective Stress  P or σv @ -18m  = (18.8 kN/m3 - 9.81 kN/m3) 12m = 107.9kN/m2 = 107.9kPa

b.    Total Stress  P or σv  @ -18m = 107.9kPa + γw (18m) = 107.9kPa + 9.81 kN/m3 x (18m) =  284.5kPa