A unconfined compressive strength test was performed on a clay sample. The sample had a diameter of 56 mm and a length of 116 mm. The following curve shows the load and deformation curve. Considering the area correction, calculate the undrained shear strength, Su, of the soil. Unit: kPa. Unconfined Compression Test (BD2-6m) 0.25 0.2 圣0.15 0.1 0.05 5. 10 15 35 Axial Displacement, mm 30 25 20 Load, kN

A unconfined compressive strength test was performed on a clay sample. The sample had a diameter of 56 mm and a length of 116 mm. The following curve shows the load and deformation curve. Considering the area correction, calculate the undrained shear strength, Su, of the soil. Unit: kPa. Unconfined Compression Test (BD2-6m) 0.25 0.2 圣0.15 0.1 0.05 5. 10 15 35 Axial Displacement, mm 30 25 20 Load, kN

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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