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The data presented in Fig. 8.15b are for a black fissured organic silty clay or clayey silt. At a depth of 6 m, estimate the expected value or range of values of the undrained modulus.

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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The data presented in Fig. 8.15b are for a black fissured organic
silty clay or clayey silt. At a depth of 6 m, estimate the expected
value or range of values of the undrained modulus.

vo
20
40
60
Dry crust
for
2
Black, fissured
organic clayey-silt
and silty-clay
PI -85-125
w, -100-180%
Depth (m}
4.

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