Three samples of loose sand were tested under consolidated undrained (CU) conditions. The failure stress and excess pore water pressure for the soil sample is given below. Cell Pressure - 206 kPa Deviators Stress - 122 kPa Pore Water Pressure - 82 kPa Determine the drained angle of inclination of failure plane in degrees. Use stored value. Asnwer in 5 decimal places.

Three samples of loose sand were tested under consolidated undrained (CU) conditions. The failure stress and excess pore water pressure for the soil sample is given below. Cell Pressure - 206 kPa Deviators Stress - 122 kPa Pore Water Pressure - 82 kPa Determine the drained angle of inclination of failure plane in degrees. Use stored value. Asnwer in 5 decimal places.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 10.20P

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