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A sample of dry sand is subjected to a tri- axial test. The angle of internal friction is 37.6°. The minor principal stress is 231 KPa. What is the deviator stress when the failure occurs in KPa?

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 10.9P

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A sample of dry sand is subjected to a tri-
axial test. The angle of internal friction is
37.6°. The minor principal stress is 231
KPa. What is the deviator stress when the
failure occurs in KPa?

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