Deformation and Strength Characteristics of Structured Clay under Different Stress Paths

Figure 8

Mohr’s circles of stress and strength envelopes of structured clay under different stress paths. (a) ɳ = 3.0. (b) ɳ = ∞. (c) ɳ = −5.0. (d) ɳ = −5.0 (tensile path). (e) ɳ = ∞ (tensile path). (f) ɳ = 1.0 (tensile path)

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