A consolidated-undrained test on a normally consolidate clay yield the following results: Confining Pressure = 169 KPa; Deviator Stress = 184 KPa; Pore Pressure = 72 KPa. Calculate the consolidated drained friction angle.

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil
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Problem 12.20P
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Answer in three decimal places please
A consolidated-undrained test on a normally
consolidate clay yield the following results:
Confining Pressure = 169 KPa; Deviator
Stress = 184 KPa; Pore Pressure = 72 KPa.
Calculate the consolidated drained friction
angle.
Transcribed Image Text:A consolidated-undrained test on a normally consolidate clay yield the following results: Confining Pressure = 169 KPa; Deviator Stress = 184 KPa; Pore Pressure = 72 KPa. Calculate the consolidated drained friction angle.
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