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. 1 Pa D, = [ 305Q.0CR8 0.5

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. 1 Pa D, = [ 305Q.0CR8 0.5

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