A clay sample was tested in the laboratory for unconfined compressive test. Determine the undrained shear strength if the unconfined compressive strength is 50kPA. (Answer in kPa only value without unit.)

A clay sample was tested in the laboratory for unconfined compressive test. Determine the undrained shear strength if the unconfined compressive strength is 50kPA. (Answer in kPa only value without unit.)

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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The term shear strength is often associated with the soil. Shear strength is defined as the resistance to the deformation of soil particles due to the continuous action of shear stress. In short, shear strength is the maximum shear stress that a soil can sustain.

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