The table shows the results of a consolidated undrained (CU) test on a overconsolidated clay soil sample. Sample No Cell Pressure (kPa) Deviator stress at failure (kPa) Pore water pressure at failure (kPa) 1 15 20 10 2 30 25 15 For the given data, plot the effective stress Mohr's circles at failure. Estimate the effective shear strength parameters C' amd phi'.

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Q: Table 1 gives data from a standard shearbox(direct shear) test on a sample of 125g of dry sand. The…

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