Multiple choice

Direction: The unconfined compressive strength of a saturated clay sample is 54 kPa.

The value of cohesion for the clay is

  1. zero

  2. 13.5 kPa

  3. 27 kPa

  4. 54 kPa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 $q_u = 54 KPa, C_u' = \frac{q_u}{2} = \frac{54}{2} = 27 KPa$

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