2. A sample of dry sand in relatively loose condition is subjected to a traxial test. The sample fails when the confining stress (miner principal) is 30 kPa and the axial stres ( major principal) is 170 kPa. What is the angle of internal friction for

2. A sample of dry sand in relatively loose condition is subjected to a traxial test. The sample fails when the confining stress (miner principal) is 30 kPa and the axial stres ( major principal) is 170 kPa. What is the angle of internal friction for

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.18P

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2. A sample of dry sand in relatively loove condition is subjected to
a traxial test. The sample fails when the confining stress
(minor principal) is 50 kPa and the axial stress ( major
principal) is 170 kPa. What is the angle of internal friction for
the soil.

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