Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305970939
Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.11P
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Find the effective confining pressure (σ3) at failure.

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In a consolidated-drained triaxial test on a clay,the specimen failed at a deviatorstress of 150 kN/m2 . If the effective stress friction angle is known to be 25°,what was the effective confining pressure at failure
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