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Chapter contents Abstract Introduction Methods Results Triaxial tests Ring shear tests Acknowledgments References Figures F1. Lithology, porosity, and peak shear strength measurements vs. depth. F2. Triaxial test, Sample 308-U1324B-17H-CC. F3. Triaxial test, Sample 308-U1324B-44H-1, 100–120 cm. F4. Triaxial test, Sample 308-U1324B-50H-2, 110–130 cm. F5. Triaxial test, Core 308-U1324B-7H. F6. Triaxial test, Core 308-U1322B-21H. F7. Ring shear test, Core 308-U1322B-26H. F8. Ring shear test, Core 308-U1322D-3H. F9. Ring shear test, Core 308-U1324B-44H. F10. Ring shear test, Core 308-U1324B-50H. Tables T1. Triaxial test data. T2. Ring shear test data. PDF file			Previous \| Next doi:10.2204/iodp.proc.308.211.2010 References Behrmann, J.H., Flemings, P.B., John, C.M., and the IODP Expedition 308 Scientists, 2006. Rapid sedimentation, overpressure, and focused fluid flow, Gulf of Mexico continental margin. Sci. 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