Homework Problem 1: The size of sand specimen in a direct shear test was 5 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm (height). A direct shear test was conducted on it with a normal stress of 150 kPa. Failure occurred at a shear stress of 94 kPa. The void ratio of the sample is 0.80 and Gs = 2.65 a) Determine the angle of internal friction. b) Determine the shear force that caused the failure. c) Compute for the dry unit weight of the sand. d) What is the weight of the sand specimen?

Homework Problem 1: The size of sand specimen in a direct shear test was 5 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm (height). A direct shear test was conducted on it with a normal stress of 150 kPa. Failure occurred at a shear stress of 94 kPa. The void ratio of the sample is 0.80 and Gs = 2.65 a) Determine the angle of internal friction. b) Determine the shear force that caused the failure. c) Compute for the dry unit weight of the sand. d) What is the weight of the sand specimen?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.7P

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