For the figure shown. Determine the normal stress ) kpa and shear stress ( ) kpa at failure of the soil element taken at the bottom of clay layer. Assume that shear stress parallel to the planes of soil element is 60 KPa and effective horizontal stress is 0.8 times the effective vertical stress at the bottom of the clay layer. The angle of plane of failure is 33 degrees.

For the figure shown. Determine the normal stress ) kpa and shear stress ( ) kpa at failure of the soil element taken at the bottom of clay layer. Assume that shear stress parallel to the planes of soil element is 60 KPa and effective horizontal stress is 0.8 times the effective vertical stress at the bottom of the clay layer. The angle of plane of failure is 33 degrees.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.15P

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