An unconfined compression test was conducted on an undisturbed sample of soil with a previously determined shear strength parameter of φ' =29.4°. If the compressive strength was found to be 98kN/m2, determine the pore water pressure at failure for the unconfined specimen.  (Δud)f =     kN/m2

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Test for Determination of Shear Strength

The term shear strength is often associated with the soil. Shear strength is defined as the resistance to the deformation of soil particles due to the continuous action of shear stress. In short, shear strength is the maximum shear stress that a soil can sustain.