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Bearing Capacity - Terzaghi Theory

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The compressive strength of a saturated clay sample is 54 kPa

The value of cohesion for the clay is

A

zero

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13.5 kPa

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27 kPa

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54 kPa

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Solution

The correct option is C 27 kPa
$Unconfined compressive strength q_{u} = 54 k P a$

$C o h e s i o n, C_{u} = \frac{q_{u}}{2} = \frac{54}{2}$

=27 kPa

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