For the fully saturated clay layer depicted below, calculate the undrained shear strength in kPa of the clay layer if the factor of safety against failure is equal to 1.2 for short-term stability. Hint: use a simplified chart-based approach.

For the fully saturated clay layer depicted below, calculate the undrained shear strength in kPa of the clay layer if the factor of safety against failure is equal to 1.2 for short-term stability. Hint: use a simplified chart-based approach.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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10 m
10 m
12°
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Homogeneous clay
Ysat = 19 kN/m³
Bedrock

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