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In a tri-axial test of silty soil, the sample failed at normal stresses of 521 kPa and a shear stress of 200 kPa. Compute the maximum failure stress. a. 781 kPa b. 510 kPa c. 838 kPa d. 812 kPa

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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In a tri-axial test of silty soil, the sample failed at normal stresses of 521 kPa and a shear stress of 200 kPa.

Compute the maximum failure stress.

a. 781 kPa

b. 510 kPa

c. 838 kPa

d. 812 kPa

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