A series of vane shear tests have been performed on a soft clay stratum. The results of these tests are as follows: Depth (m): 4.5, 5.5, 7.0, 8.5 Torque at failure, Tf (N-m): 8.9, 10.4, 12.1, 14.2 The vane was 60 mm in diameter and 120 mm long. The soil has a liquid limit of 80 and plastic limit of 45. Find the undrained shear strength (kPa) for each test,

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A series of vane shear tests have been performed on a soft clay stratum. The results of these tests are as follows:

Depth (m): 4.5, 5.5, 7.0, 8.5

Torque at failure, Tf (N-m): 8.9, 10.4, 12.1, 14.2

The vane was 60 mm in diameter and 120 mm long. The soil has a liquid limit of 80 and plastic limit of 45. Find the undrained shear strength (kPa) for each test, 

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