foundation engg Two soil specimens, A and B,were subjected toConsolidated-Undrainedtriaxial test. Specimen A,which was pre-consolidated ata cell pressure of 50 kPa,failed at a deviator stress (q)of 103 kPa and excessporewater pressure of 37 kPa.Specimen B, which was pre-consolidated at a cell pressureof 200 kPa, failed at a deviatorstress (q) of 185 kPa and anexcess porewater pressure of124 kPa. Determine thestrength parameters based ontotal stresses (c and phi). Writeyour answer below.

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Two soil specimens, A and B. were subjected to Consolidated-Undrained triaxial test. Specimen A, which was pre-consolidated at a cell pressure of 50 kPa, failed at a deviator stress (q) of 103 kPa and excess porewater pressure of 37 kPa.

Two soil specimens, A and B. were subjected to Consolidated-Undrained triaxial test. Specimen A, which was pre-consolidated at a cell pressure of 50 kPa, failed at a deviator stress (q) of 103 kPa and excess porewater pressure of 37 kPa.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.12P

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