Theoretical Equations for the Ratio of Undrained Shear Strength to Vertical Effective Stress for Normally Consolidated Saturated Cohesive Soils: Theoretical Equations for the Ratio of Undrained Shear Strength to Vertical Effective Stress for Normally Cons
Two theoretical equations are developed to calculate the ratio of undrained shear strength to the vertical effective stress (the ratio of (su/sv’)) for normally consolidated saturated cohesive soils. The effective stress approach is used as the basis in the development of the theoretical equations. The theoretical equations are developed by relating the total and the effective stress paths. The development of the excess pore-water pressure is quantified using Skempton A and B pore-water pressure parameters. The theoretical equations are developed for two initial stress conditions: (i) an…




