Determine the undrained shear strength and friction angle

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A CU triaxial test was carried out on a silty clay that was isotropically consolidated using a cell pressure of 125 kPa. The following data were obtained:

(a) Plot the deviatoric stress against axial strain and excess pore water pressure against axial strain.

(b) Determine the undrained shear strength and the friction angle.

(d) Determine Skempton's Af.

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