The effective stress parameters for a fully saturated clay are known to be c′=15 kn/m2 and φ′=29°. in an unconsolidated-undrained triaxial test on a specimen of the same clay the all-round pressure was 250 kn/m2 and the principal stress difference at failure 134 kn/m2. what was the value of pore water pressure in this specimen at failure?

Describe one experiment in which the glass transition temperature and melting temperature of a totally amorphous thermoplastic material can be determined. show the relevant experimental results in a diagram which should be properly annotated with the two temperatures clearly marked. what is likely to happen to the curve in the diagram if the amorphous polymer is replaced by a thermosetting type?