The results obtained from unconsolidated undrained (UU) triaxial compression tests are given in table below. You are asked to determine the undrained shear strength properties of the clay by drawing Mohr circles on the graph sheet given below. You must label all axes. Sample σ3 σ1-σ3 1 50 200 2 100 200 3 200 200

The results obtained from unconsolidated undrained (UU) triaxial compression tests are given in table below. You are asked to determine the undrained shear strength properties of the clay by drawing Mohr circles on the graph sheet given below. You must label all axes. Sample σ3 σ1-σ3 1 50 200 2 100 200 3 200 200

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.19P

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