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For a normally consolidated clay, ∅=26 degrees in the C-D test. The soil fails at deviator stress of 23 psi. What is the chamber pressure.

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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Problem 2.16P: For a normally consolidated soil, the following is given: Determine the following: a. The...

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