A sample of normally consolidated clay was subjected to a consolidated undrained triaxial compression test that was carried out until the specimen failed at a deviator stress of 50 kN/m2. The pore water pressure at failure was recorded to be 20 kN/m2 and confining pressure of 50 kN/m2 was used in the test. Determine the consolidated undrained friction angle.

A sample of normally consolidated clay was subjected to a consolidated undrained triaxial compression test that was carried out until the specimen failed at a deviator stress of 50 kN/m2. The pore water pressure at failure was recorded to be 20 kN/m2 and confining pressure of 50 kN/m2 was used in the test. Determine the consolidated undrained friction angle.

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

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Problem 12.18P

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