6. A SPT is conducted at a depth of 15m, at a site underlain by clay and where the water tables lies 2 meters under the ground surface. The N60 is found to be 17.2. Calculate the friction angle of the soil at the test location.
6. A SPT is conducted at a depth of 15m, at a site underlain by clay and where the water tables lies 2 meters under the ground surface. The N60 is found to be 17.2. Calculate the friction angle of the soil at the test location.
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Transcribed Image Text:6. A SPT is conducted at a depth of 15m, at a site underlain by clay and where the water tables lies 2 meters under the
ground surface. The N60 is found to be 17.2. Calculate the friction angle of the soil at the test location.
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