Question

CU (consolidation undrained) triaxial tests were performed on two samples of an over consolidated clay,as seen below. They were tested to two different strength states (peak and critical state). Assume

no cohesion. p a. ,, and (the angle of dilation) b.the undrained shear strength (su) at critical state C.the shear stress at failure at critical state ()

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