Calculate the pore water pressure at failure


A CU triaxial test with σc = 20 psi is performed on a sand and a deviator stress of 80 psi fails the specimen. Previous tests revealed that the effective friction angle for this sand is 35°. Calculate the pore water pressure at failure.  

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Civil Engineering: Calculate the pore water pressure at failure
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