The results of two consolidated-undrained triaxial tests on an over-consolidated clay soil are as follows: Test Number o1 03 U (all in kPa) 190 65 35 2 340 130 60 Determine the total (C/o) and effective (C'/o') strength parameters in kPa (C) and angle degrees (4).

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The results of two consolidated-undrained triaxial tests on an
over-consolidated clay soil are as follows:
Test Number
o1
U (all in kPa)
03
1
190
65
35
2
340
130
60
Determine the total (C/o) and effective (C'/o') strength
parameters in kPa (C) and angle degrees ().
Transcribed Image Text:The results of two consolidated-undrained triaxial tests on an over-consolidated clay soil are as follows: Test Number o1 U (all in kPa) 03 1 190 65 35 2 340 130 60 Determine the total (C/o) and effective (C'/o') strength parameters in kPa (C) and angle degrees ().
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