Question: ( a ) Explain briefly the difference between the total stress shear strength parameter and effective stress shear strength parameter and illustrate their application ranges.

(a) Explain briefly the difference between the total stress shear strength parameter and effective
stress shear strength parameter and illustrate their application ranges.
(b) A specimen of saturated sand was consolidated under an all-around pressure of 80kNm2. The
axial stress was then increased, and drainage was prevented. The specimen failed when the
axial deviator stress reached 80kNm2. The pore water pressure at failure was 40kNm2.
Determine
Consolidated-undrained angle of shearing resistance,
Drained friction angle, '

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