Two similar clay soil samples were pre-consolidated in triaxial equipment with a chamber pressure of 600 kN/m². Consolidated-drained triaxial tests were conducted on these two specimens. The following are the results of the tests: Specimen 1: Specimen 2: o, = 100 kN m² kN o, = 50- m (Ao,), = 410.6 &N kN (Ao,), = 384.37- Shear stress kN/m? Normal stress 50 100 434.37 510.6 kN/m2 Find the values of the cohesion e and the angle of internal friction q.

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Two similar clay soil samples were pre-consolidated in triaxial equipment with a chamber
pressure of 600 kN/m². Consolidated-drained triaxial tests were conducted on these two
specimens. The following are the results of the tests:
Specimen 1:
Specimen 2:
kN
0, = 100-
m²
o, = 50 kN
m
kN
(ao,), = 410.6-
m²
,kN
(Ao,), = 384.37:
m
Shear stress
kN/m²
Normal stress
50 100
434.37
510.6
kN/m2
Find the values of the cohesion e and the angle of internal friction q.
Transcribed Image Text:Two similar clay soil samples were pre-consolidated in triaxial equipment with a chamber pressure of 600 kN/m². Consolidated-drained triaxial tests were conducted on these two specimens. The following are the results of the tests: Specimen 1: Specimen 2: kN 0, = 100- m² o, = 50 kN m kN (ao,), = 410.6- m² ,kN (Ao,), = 384.37: m Shear stress kN/m² Normal stress 50 100 434.37 510.6 kN/m2 Find the values of the cohesion e and the angle of internal friction q.
Find the values of the cohesion e and the angle of internal friction q.
20
12
145
21
154
148
Transcribed Image Text:Find the values of the cohesion e and the angle of internal friction q. 20 12 145 21 154 148
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