Does phi ever equal zero?
Does phi ever equal zero?
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Is it too conservative to consider phi = 0 for clays? This pertains to computing active and passive pressures on retaining structures.
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Does phi ever equal zero?
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RE: Does phi ever equal zero?
I don't like the term "phi=0 analysis" because it is semantic nonsense. It should be called "undrained-strength analysis."
RE: Does phi ever equal zero?