Geostatic stresses and hydraulic properties framework analyzes internal soil stresses from self-weight, pore pressure, and effective stress interactions. The diagram classifies three stress types—total stress (sigma), pore pressure (mu), and effective stress (sigma prime)—with formulas linking depth, unit weight, and water pressure. It demonstrates how water table fluctuations alter effective stress distributions, critical for foundation design and slope stability. Fork this diagram to customize soil profiles, add site-specific parameters, or embed in geotechnical reports and educational materials.