A sample of dry sand in relatively loose condi- tion is subject to a triaxial test. The sample fails when the confining stress (minor principal stress) is 50 kPa and the axial stress (major prin- cipal stress) is 170 kPa. What is the angle of internal friction for the soil

A sample of dry sand in relatively loose condi- tion is subject to a triaxial test. The sample fails when the confining stress (minor principal stress) is 50 kPa and the axial stress (major prin- cipal stress) is 170 kPa. What is the angle of internal friction for the soil

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.18P

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A sample of dry sand in relatively loose condi-
tion is subject to a triaxial test. The sample fails
when the confining stress (minor principal
stress) is 50 kPa and the axial stress (major prin-
cipal stress) is 170 kPa. What is the angle of
internal friction for the soil?

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