2. A sample of saturated clay of height 20 mm and water content 30% was tested in an oedometer. Loading and unloading of the sample were carried out. The thickness Hf of the sample at the end of each stress increment/decrement is shown in the table below. o: (kPa) H, (mm) 200 19.31 200 18.68 100 400 18.62 100 20 18.75 a. Plot the results as void ratio versus o'z (log scale). b. Determine Cc and Cr.

2. A sample of saturated clay of height 20 mm and water content 30% was tested in an oedometer. Loading and unloading of the sample were carried out. The thickness Hf of the sample at the end of each stress increment/decrement is shown in the table below. o: (kPa) H, (mm) 200 19.31 200 18.68 100 400 18.62 100 20 18.75 a. Plot the results as void ratio versus o'z (log scale). b. Determine Cc and Cr.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.20P

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