i need the answer of all parts The test data shown in table Q.4 were obtained in a series of consolidated undrainedtriaxial tests to failure on fully saturated soil specimens:TestNumber2.3.Cell Pressure (kN/m2)350500650Deviator Stress at90180260Failure (kN/m)Pore Water Pressure279361430at Failure (kN/m?)Table Q.4(a) Determine the value of the shear strength parameters C' and Ø(b) Determine the value of the shear strength parameters C and 0.(c) A fourth specimen of the same soil was consolidated to an effective stressof 100kPa. Calculate the shear strength of this specimen and estimate thedeviator stress at failure.

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The test data shown in table Q.4 were obtained in a series of consolidated undrained triaxial tests to faillure on fully saturated soil specimens: Test Number 2. 3. Cell Pressure (kN/m) 350 500 650 Deviator Stress at 90 180 260 Failure (kN/m2) Pore Water Pressure 279 361 430 at Failure (kN/m²) Table Q.4 (a) Determine the value of the shear strength parameters C' and Ø' (b) Determine the value of the shear strength parameters C and 0. (c) A fourth specimen of the same soil was consolidated to an effective stress of 100kPa. Calculate the shear strength of this specimen and estimate the deviator stress at failure.

The test data shown in table Q.4 were obtained in a series of consolidated undrained triaxial tests to faillure on fully saturated soil specimens: Test Number 2. 3. Cell Pressure (kN/m) 350 500 650 Deviator Stress at 90 180 260 Failure (kN/m2) Pore Water Pressure 279 361 430 at Failure (kN/m²) Table Q.4 (a) Determine the value of the shear strength parameters C' and Ø' (b) Determine the value of the shear strength parameters C and 0. (c) A fourth specimen of the same soil was consolidated to an effective stress of 100kPa. Calculate the shear strength of this specimen and estimate the deviator stress at failure.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.18P

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