Three samples of loose sand were tested under consolidated undrained conditions. The failure stresses and excess pore water pressure for the soil sample is given below: Cell pressure = 212 kpa Deviator stress = 128 kpa Pore water pressure = 81 kpa Determine the drained angle of inclination of failure plane in degrees.

Three samples of loose sand were tested under consolidated undrained conditions. The failure stresses and excess pore water pressure for the soil sample is given below: Cell pressure = 212 kpa Deviator stress = 128 kpa Pore water pressure = 81 kpa Determine the drained angle of inclination of failure plane in degrees.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.29P

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