A cylindrical soil specimen of saturated clay, 3.50cm diameter and 8 cm length, is tested in an unconfined compression testing machine. The specimen failed under a vertical load of 50kg together with an accompanying additional deformation of 8mm. What is the unconfined compressive strength of this clay?

A cylindrical soil specimen of saturated clay, 3.50cm diameter and 8 cm length, is tested in an unconfined compression testing machine. The specimen failed under a vertical load of 50kg together with an accompanying additional deformation of 8mm. What is the unconfined compressive strength of this clay?

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.12P

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