A direct shear test was conducted on a soil sample with the cohesion of 10KN/m². The cross sectional area of the sample was 60mm by 60mm. The normal load applied to the sample was 0.72KN. Determine: i. The friction angle of the soil if the shear load at failure is 0.42KN. ii. The shear force at failure if the same soil is subjected to a normal load of 1.44KN.

A direct shear test was conducted on a soil sample with the cohesion of 10KN/m². The cross sectional area of the sample was 60mm by 60mm. The normal load applied to the sample was 0.72KN. Determine: i. The friction angle of the soil if the shear load at failure is 0.42KN. ii. The shear force at failure if the same soil is subjected to a normal load of 1.44KN.

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