Problem 6. The table shows the result of consolidated undrained tri-axial tests with pore water measurements for two identical samples at failure. Trial 1 Confining Pressure (kPa) | Total Normal Stress (kPa) Pore Pressure (kPa) C A 2 D E F a. Compute the undrained angle of friction. b. Compute the value of undrained cohesion. c. Compute the drained angle of friction. d. Compute the value of drained cohesion.

Problem 6. The table shows the result of consolidated undrained tri-axial tests with pore water measurements for two identical samples at failure. Trial 1 Confining Pressure (kPa) | Total Normal Stress (kPa) Pore Pressure (kPa) C A 2 D E F a. Compute the undrained angle of friction. b. Compute the value of undrained cohesion. c. Compute the drained angle of friction. d. Compute the value of drained cohesion.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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