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Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.26P

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Excavation was being carried out for a
foundation on plastic clay with a unit
weight of 22,5 kN/m³, Failure occurred
when a depth of 8,10 m was reached.
What is the value of cohesion if
0° ?
=

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