In a triaxial test for the normally consolidated clay, chamber confining pressure 200 %3D kN/m2 and deviator stress = 400 kN/m2. What is the offective major principal stress? (a) 200 kN/m2 (b) 400 kN/m2 (c) 550 kN/m2 (d) 600 kN/m2
In a triaxial test for the normally consolidated clay, chamber confining pressure 200 %3D kN/m2 and deviator stress = 400 kN/m2. What is the offective major principal stress? (a) 200 kN/m2 (b) 400 kN/m2 (c) 550 kN/m2 (d) 600 kN/m2
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Transcribed Image Text:In a triaxial test for the normally consolidated clay, chamber confining pressure 200
kN/m2 and deviator stress = 400 kN/m2. What is the offective major principal stress?
%3D
(a) 200 kN/m2
(b) 400 kN/m2
(c) 550 kN/m2
(d) 600 kN/m2
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