In a triaxial test of a cohesionless soil, the soil cylinder was subjected to a liquid pressure of 26 kPa inside the chamber. It was observed that failure of the sample in shear occurred when the axial compressive stress reached 40 kPa. What is the angle of internal friction?

In a triaxial test of a cohesionless soil, the soil cylinder was subjected to a liquid pressure of 26 kPa inside the chamber. It was observed that failure of the sample in shear occurred when the axial compressive stress reached 40 kPa. What is the angle of internal friction?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.17P

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In a triaxial test of a cohesionless soil, the soil cylinder was subjected to a
liquid pressure of 26 kPa inside the chamber. It was observed that failure of
the sample in shear occurred when the axial compressive stress reached 40
kPa. What is the angle of internal friction?

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