ompute the cohesion of the clay. The results of a three consolidated undrained tri-axial tests on a saturated clay are as follows :  a. 10.45 kPa b. 12.25 kPa c. 11.62 kPa d. 15.62 kPa

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Compute the cohesion of the clay. The results of a three consolidated undrained tri-axial tests on a saturated clay are as follows : 
a. 10.45 kPa
b. 12.25 kPa
c. 11.62 kPa
d. 15.62 kPa

Cell
Deviator
Pore
Pressure
Stress
Pressure
200 kPa
400 kPa
600 kPa
117 КРа
242 kPa
367 kPa
110 КРа
174.5 kPa
239 kPa
Transcribed Image Text:Cell Deviator Pore Pressure Stress Pressure 200 kPa 400 kPa 600 kPa 117 КРа 242 kPa 367 kPa 110 КРа 174.5 kPa 239 kPa
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