ParagraphStylesQ#4. The following are the results of four drained direct shear tests on undisturbed normally consolidatedclay samples having a diameter of 50 mm. and height of 25 mmTest No.Normal Force (N)Shear Force at Failure (N)16723.3213346.644.6132.332134369Draw a graph for shear stress at failure against the normal stress and determine the drained angle of frictionfrom the graph. (Note: Use excel for calculation and drawing the graph).

Given data, Diameter d = 50 mm Height h = 25 mm Test number Normal force (N) Shear force (N) 1…

Q#4. The following are the results of four drained direct shear tests on undisturbed normally consolidated clay samples having a diameter of 50 mm. and height of 25 mm Test No. Normal Force (N) Shear Force at Failure (N) 1 67 23.3 133 46.6 44.6 132.3 213 4 369 Draw a graph for shear stress at failure against the normal stress and determine the drained angle of friction from the graph. (Note: Use excel for calculation and drawing the graph).

Q#4. The following are the results of four drained direct shear tests on undisturbed normally consolidated clay samples having a diameter of 50 mm. and height of 25 mm Test No. Normal Force (N) Shear Force at Failure (N) 1 67 23.3 133 46.6 44.6 132.3 213 4 369 Draw a graph for shear stress at failure against the normal stress and determine the drained angle of friction from the graph. (Note: Use excel for calculation and drawing the graph).

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.19P

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