A cohesionless soil sample was subjected to a triaxial test. The sample failed when the minor principle stress was 1200 lbs/ft2 and the deviator stress applied was 3000 lbs/ft2. Find the internal angle of friction of this soil. (answer in degrees)

A cohesionless soil sample was subjected to a triaxial test. The sample failed when the minor principle stress was 1200 lbs/ft2 and the deviator stress applied was 3000 lbs/ft2. Find the internal angle of friction of this soil. (answer in degrees)

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.16P

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