A cone penetration test was carried out in normally consoli- dated sand, for which the results are summarized below: Depth (m) Cone resistance, q. (MN/m²) 2.0 3.12 3.5 4.25 5.0 5.14 6.5 9.23 8.0 12.2 The average unit weight of the sand is 16.5 kN/m'. Determine the friction angle at each depth using Eq. o' = tan 0.1 + 0.38 log

A cone penetration test was carried out in normally consoli- dated sand, for which the results are summarized below: Depth (m) Cone resistance, q. (MN/m²) 2.0 3.12 3.5 4.25 5.0 5.14 6.5 9.23 8.0 12.2 The average unit weight of the sand is 16.5 kN/m'. Determine the friction angle at each depth using Eq. o' = tan 0.1 + 0.38 log

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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