17.9 A cone penetration test was conducted in a layer of saturated clay. The cone tip resistance, q, at 6.7 m below the ground surface was found to be 1245 kN/m². If the unit weight of the saturated clay is 18.5 kN/m', estimate the undrained shear strength of the clay.

17.9 A cone penetration test was conducted in a layer of saturated clay. The cone tip resistance, q, at 6.7 m below the ground surface was found to be 1245 kN/m². If the unit weight of the saturated clay is 18.5 kN/m', estimate the undrained shear strength of the clay.

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17.9 A cone penetration test was conducted in a layer of saturated clay. The cone tip
resistance, q, at 6.7 m below the ground surface was found to be 1245 kN/m2.
If the unit weight of the saturated clay is 18.5 kN/m, estimate the undrained
shear strength of the clay.

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