1.2: Typical soil shear strength based on soil type Flashcards
Effective friction angle (peak) of Gravel
34°
Effective friction angle (peak) of Gravel, sandy with few fines
35°
Effective friction angle (peak) of Gravel and sand mixture, with fines
28°
Effective cohesion of Gravel, sandy with silty or clayey fines
1.0 kPa
Effective friction angle (peak) of Sand, uniform, fine-grained
32°
Effective friction angle (peak) of Sand, uniform, coarse-grained
34°
Effective friction angle (peak) of Sand, well graded
33°
Effective friction angle (peak) of Silt, low plasticity
28°
Effective cohesion of Silt, low plasticity
2.0 kPa
Effective friction angle (peak) of Silt, medium to high plasticity
25°
Effective cohesion of Silt, medium to high plasticity
3.0 kPa
Effective friction angle (peak) of Clay, low plasticity
24°
Effective cohesion of Clay, low plasticity
6.0 kPa
Effective friction angle (peak) of Clay, medium plasticity
20°
Effective cohesion of Clay, medium plasticity
6.0 kPa
Effective friction angle (peak) of Clay, high plasticity
17°
Effective cohesion of Clay, high plasticity
10.0 kPa
Effective friction angle (peak) of Organic silt or clay
20°
Effective cohesion of Organic silt or clay
7.0 kPa
