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Skempton Coefficient in Triaxial Test

Thread starter soman703
Start date Feb 7, 2016

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Feb 7, 2016

soman703

Petroleum

Skempton Coefficients:

A & B are determined by Triaxial CID test. Whats the reason? of doing that?

Can B be determined by hydrostatic compression in undrained conditions?

Can A be determined by hydostatic compression in undrained conditions?
Whats the reason for not doing it or doing it?

Can A be estimated by Deviatoric phase in undrained conditions? Why nor why not?
Are A and B always positive or B can be negative too? Whats the reason behind it?