For a normally consolidated clay specimen, the results of a drained triaxial test are as follows: • Chamber-confining pressure = 125 kN/m² Deviator stress at failure = 175 kN/m² Determine the soil friction angle, o

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil
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Problem 10.9P
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Tri-Axial Test

For a normally consolidated clay specimen, the results of a drained triaxial test are as
follows:
• Chamber-confining pressure = 125 kN/m²
Deviator stress at failure = 175 kN/m²
Determine the soil friction angle, o
Transcribed Image Text:For a normally consolidated clay specimen, the results of a drained triaxial test are as follows: • Chamber-confining pressure = 125 kN/m² Deviator stress at failure = 175 kN/m² Determine the soil friction angle, o
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