In a tri-axial test of normally  consolidated clay, the sample subjected to  chamber confining pressure of 250 kPa and  failed when deviator stress is 350 kPa. Which of the following gives the angle of  internal friction? Which of the following gives the shear  stress at failure?  Which of the following gives the effective  normal stress at maximum shear?

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