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q.1Explain the stresses applied to the soil sample during the triaxial test. B) How do we apply confining pressure to the soil specimen during the triaxial test.?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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