A) The results of two consolidated-drained triaxial tests on clay are given below in Table 2. Table 2: Results of CDT tests. Specimen Chamber Pressure I II 3, kPa 110 220 Deviator Stress 01-03, kPa 220 400 a) Calculate the shear strength parameters of the soil. b) What are the normal and shear stresses on a plane inclined at 38° to the major principal plane for Specimen I? c) What are the normal and shear stresses on the failure plane at failure for Specimen II? B) The laboratory test results of a standard Proctor test are given in the following table.

A) The results of two consolidated-drained triaxial tests on clay are given below in Table 2. Table 2: Results of CDT tests. Specimen Chamber Pressure I II 3, kPa 110 220 Deviator Stress 01-03, kPa 220 400 a) Calculate the shear strength parameters of the soil. b) What are the normal and shear stresses on a plane inclined at 38° to the major principal plane for Specimen I? c) What are the normal and shear stresses on the failure plane at failure for Specimen II? B) The laboratory test results of a standard Proctor test are given in the following table.

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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