A static cone penetration test was conducted in a deposit of normally consolidated and moderately compressible dry sand. The test results were as given below: Depth (m): 1.50 3.00 4.50 6.00 7.50 9.00 Point resistance q. (MN/m³): 2.05 4.23 6.01 8.18 9.97 12.42 Assume the dry unit weight of the sand deposit = 16 kN/m³. Estimate its average peak friction angle Ø' and relative density D,.

A static cone penetration test was conducted in a deposit of normally consolidated and moderately compressible dry sand. The test results were as given below: Depth (m): 1.50 3.00 4.50 6.00 7.50 9.00 Point resistance q. (MN/m³): 2.05 4.23 6.01 8.18 9.97 12.42 Assume the dry unit weight of the sand deposit = 16 kN/m³. Estimate its average peak friction angle Ø' and relative density D,.

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Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

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A static cone penetration test was conducted in a deposit of normally consolidated and moderately compressible
dry sand. The test results were as given below:
Depth (m):
1.50
3.00
4.50
6.00
7.50
9.00
Point resistance q. (MN/m³):
2.05
4.23
6.01
8.18
9.97
12.42
Assume the dry unit weight of the sand deposit = 16 kN/m³. Estimate its average peak friction angle Ø' and
relative density D,.

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