Q.4/ A normally consolidated (N.C) clay was found to have p-15°, q'= 30°. The soil specimen was tested in a consolidated undrained triaxial test (CU) under a cell pressure 150 kN/m². Determine four of the followings: a) Deviator stress at failure b) Major principal stresses at failure c) Minor principal stresses at failure

Q.4/ A normally consolidated (N.C) clay was found to have p-15°, q'= 30°. The soil specimen was tested in a consolidated undrained triaxial test (CU) under a cell pressure 150 kN/m². Determine four of the followings: a) Deviator stress at failure b) Major principal stresses at failure c) Minor principal stresses at failure

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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