Determine the maximum shear stress and the failure shear


Three CU tests with pore water pressure measurements were made on a clay soil. The results at failure are shown on page 324.

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(a) Determine the friction angle for each test.

(b) Determine the undrained shear strength at a cell pressure of 275 kPa.

(c) Determine the maximum shear stress and the failure shear stress for each test.

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