Direct Shear Test SIT P. The following are the results of direct shear tests performed in two identical samples of soil. In test one, the sample shears at a stress of 71 kPa when the compressive normal stress is 95 kPa. In test two, the sample shears at a stress of 104 kPa when the normal stress is 150 kPa. a. Determine the cohesion of the soil. b. Determine the angle of internal friction of the soil. c. Determine the shear stress at a depth of 4 m if the unit weight of soil is 15.6 kN/m³.

Direct Shear Test SIT P. The following are the results of direct shear tests performed in two identical samples of soil. In test one, the sample shears at a stress of 71 kPa when the compressive normal stress is 95 kPa. In test two, the sample shears at a stress of 104 kPa when the normal stress is 150 kPa. a. Determine the cohesion of the soil. b. Determine the angle of internal friction of the soil. c. Determine the shear stress at a depth of 4 m if the unit weight of soil is 15.6 kN/m³.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.18P

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