ituation 4 - Three samples of loose sand were tested under consolidated undrained (CU) conditions. Test results are given below: Undrained angle of friction = 35° Deviator Stress = 260 kPa Pore Water Pressure = 30 kPa Determine the drained angle of inclination of failure plane in degrees. Round off to three decimal places.

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Situation 4 - Three samples of loose sand were tested under consolidated undrained (CU) conditions. Test results are given below:

Undrained angle of friction = 35°

Deviator Stress = 260 kPa

Pore Water Pressure = 30 kPa

Determine the drained angle of inclination of failure plane in degrees. Round off to three decimal places.

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