A sample of soil 50 mm in diameter was tested in direct shear. A normal force P was first applied to the sample and a direct shear force V was applied. The following combinations of P and V caused the specimen to exibit failure.P = 268 NP = 412 NV = 137 N V = 210 N Estimate the nearest value of angle of internal friction of the soil in degree choices A.36.88 ̊C.46.88 ̊B.26.88 ̊D.16.88 ̊ ,The nearest value of cohesion of the soil A.36.88 ̊C.46.88 ̊B.26.88 ̊D.16.88 ̊ & Nearest value of P in N if V=124N A.234 NC.342 NB.324 ND.243 N

A sample of soil 50 mm in diameter was tested in direct shear. A normal force P was first applied to the sample and a direct shear force V was applied. The following combinations of P and V caused the specimen to exibit failure.P = 268 NP = 412 NV = 137 N V = 210 N Estimate the nearest value of angle of internal friction of the soil in degree choices A.36.88 ̊C.46.88 ̊B.26.88 ̊D.16.88 ̊ ,The nearest value of cohesion of the soil A.36.88 ̊C.46.88 ̊B.26.88 ̊D.16.88 ̊ & Nearest value of P in N if V=124N A.234 NC.342 NB.324 ND.243 N

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Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

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