A cylindrical sample of soil is subjected to triaxial load, the soil sample failed. At that critical state the stress are (σ′1) cs = 280 kPa and (σ′3)cs =100 kPa. Determine: a.) the internal friction angle of soil, b.) and the inclination of the slip plane to the horizontal plane, c. ) the maximum shear stress before its failure.

A cylindrical sample of soil is subjected to triaxial load, the soil sample failed. At that critical state the stress are (σ′1) cs = 280 kPa and (σ′3)cs =100 kPa. Determine: a.) the internal friction angle of soil, b.) and the inclination of the slip plane to the horizontal plane, c. ) the maximum shear stress before its failure.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter10: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.19P

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