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.

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.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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