Geotechnical Engineering
Mohr's Circle Representation
Failure Envelope
Cohesion
Angle of Internal Friction
Effective vs. Total Stress Parameters
Apparatus and Procedure
Interpretation of Results
Test Apparatus
Unconsolidated-Undrained Test
Consolidated-Undrained Test
Consolidated-Drained Test
Stress Path Analysis
Applicability and Limitations
Factors Affecting Shear Strength
Dilatancy and Critical State
Drained vs. Undrained Shear Strength
Sensitivity of Clays
Thixotropy of Clays
Remolded vs. Undisturbed Strength
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