A sample of dry sand is subjected to a tri- axial test. The angle of internal friction is 34.8°. The minor principal stress is 240 KPa. What is the major principal stress when the failure occurs in KPa?

A sample of dry sand is subjected to a tri- axial test. The angle of internal friction is 34.8°. The minor principal stress is 240 KPa. What is the major principal stress when the failure occurs in KPa?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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A sample of dry sand is subjected to a tri-
axial test. The angle of internal friction is
34.8°. The minor principal stress is 240
KPa. What is the major principal stress
when the failure occurs in KPa?

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