2341Civil EngineeringMedium
A cylindrical specimen of saturated soil failed under an axial vertical stress of 100kN/m2 when it was laterally unconfmed. The failure plane was inclined to the horizontal plane at an angle of 45°. The values of cohesion and angle of internal friction for the soil are respectively________?
A0.05 N/mm2 and 45°
B0.05 N/mm2 and 0°
C0.2 N/mm2 and 0°
D0.5 N/mm2 and 30°
Correct answer
B. 0.05 N/mm2 and 0°
Explanation
The correct answer is 0.05 N/mm2 and 0°.