For the given problem, the failure plane was inclined at an angle of 35° with the vertical to find the cohesion of the soil for an unconfined cylindrical specimen of clay fails under an stress of 240kN/m^2

For the given problem, the failure plane was inclined at an angle of 35° with the vertical to find the cohesion of the soil for an unconfined cylindrical specimen of clay fails under an stress of 240kN/m^2

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 10.9P

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