A series of three direct shear tests have been conducted on a certain saturated soil. Each test was performed on a 2.375-inch diameter, 1.0 inch tall sample. The test had been performed slowly enough to produce drained conditions. The results of the tests are as follows: Determine the friction angle and cohesion intercept. Test No Normal Stress (nsf) Shear Stress (nsf)

A series of three direct shear tests have been conducted on a certain saturated soil. Each test was performed on a 2.375-inch diameter, 1.0 inch tall sample. The test had been performed slowly enough to produce drained conditions. The results of the tests are as follows: Determine the friction angle and cohesion intercept. Test No Normal Stress (nsf) Shear Stress (nsf)

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