Question: Problem 2 ) ( 2 points ) A consolidated undrained triaxial test was performed on a sand sample. Assume no cohesion for the sand (

Problem 2)(2 points) A consolidated undrained triaxial test was performed on a sand sample. Assume no cohesion for the sand (The cohesion for granular soils can be assumed as zero). Isotropic consolidation pressure was 1000 psf . The deviatory stress which caused shear failure on the sample was 1250 psf . If the measured pore water pressure at failure was 625 psf , a) Calculate the total (undrained) and effective (drained) shear strength parameters for this sand (1 point), b) Which shear strength parameters would you use to calculate the long term bearing capacity of this sand underneath a shallow foundation and why? (1 point) Use the conceptual thinking with the help of a not-to-scale Mohr's circle drawing only (like we did in the lecture 21). The use of any equation or scaling any value off the Mohr's circle will get no credit for this problem.
Problem 2 ) ( 2 points ) A consolidated undrained

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