For a given result of a tri-axial test, the failure envelope passes through a tensile stress of 17.7 kPa. The chamber of confining pressure used in the test was 25.14 kPa and the plunger stress at failure of the soil was 58.8 kPa. Determine Internal angle of friction for the soil Angle of the failure plane from the principal plane Stresses at failure of the soil

For a given result of a tri-axial test, the failure envelope passes through a tensile stress of 17.7 kPa. The chamber of confining pressure used in the test was 25.14 kPa and the plunger stress at failure of the soil was 58.8 kPa. Determine Internal angle of friction for the soil Angle of the failure plane from the principal plane Stresses at failure of the soil

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.8P

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