A soil has an unconfined compressive strength of 120 kN/m2. In a triaxial compression test a specimen of the same soil when subjected to a chamber pressure of 40 kN/m2 failed at an additional stress of 160 kN/m2. Determine angle of friction. Draw the Mohr Circle

A soil has an unconfined compressive strength of 120 kN/m2. In a triaxial compression test a specimen of the same soil when subjected to a chamber pressure of 40 kN/m2 failed at an additional stress of 160 kN/m2. Determine angle of friction. Draw the Mohr Circle

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 10.23P

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