In an oedometer test on a saturated specimen (G,- 2.70, the initial thickness Ho-2.0cm), when the applied pressure increased from 100 to 200 kN/m², after 1440min the thickness of the specimen changed from 1.99cm to1.97cm. After the test, the specimen was removed and the thickness changed to 1.980cm, and the moisture content was determined to be w=27.8

In an oedometer test on a saturated specimen (G,- 2.70, the initial thickness Ho-2.0cm), when the applied pressure increased from 100 to 200 kN/m², after 1440min the thickness of the specimen changed from 1.99cm to1.97cm. After the test, the specimen was removed and the thickness changed to 1.980cm, and the moisture content was determined to be w=27.8

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 10.19P

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