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The curve for Nq and Nγ for the transition state from φ = 28° and φ = 38° was given by __________

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The curve for Nq and Nγ for the transition state from φ = 28° and φ = 38° was given by __________

(a) Peck

(b) Hanson

(c) Thorn burn

(d) All of the mentioned

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I want to ask this question from Terzaghi’s Analysis topic in chapter Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain: Peck, Hansen, and Thorn burn gave curves for Nq and Nγ for the transition state from φ = 28° and φ = 38°, in which they assumed general shear failure when φ > 28°.

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