A clay specimen was tested in undrained direct shear, under a normal stress of 50 kPa. The peak shear stress measured was 32 kPa and the critical state shear stress measured was 22 kPa. What is the critical state undrained strength of the clay specimen? Express your answer in kPa, but write only the numeric answer in the text box

A clay specimen was tested in undrained direct shear, under a normal stress of 50 kPa. The peak shear stress measured was 32 kPa and the critical state shear stress measured was 22 kPa. What is the critical state undrained strength of the clay specimen? Express your answer in kPa, but write only the numeric answer in the text box

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.10P

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