direct shear test, when conducted on a remolded sample of sand, gave the following observations at the time of failure: Normal load = 288 N; shear load = 173 N. The cross-sectional area of the sample = 36 cm2. Determine the major principal stress in kPa. a.174.6 b.246.5 c.163.5 d.146.9

direct shear test, when conducted on a remolded sample of sand, gave the following observations at the time of failure: Normal load = 288 N; shear load = 173 N. The cross-sectional area of the sample = 36 cm2. Determine the major principal stress in kPa. a.174.6 b.246.5 c.163.5 d.146.9

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The term shear strength is often associated with the soil. Shear strength is defined as the resistance to the deformation of soil particles due to the continuous action of shear stress. In short, shear strength is the maximum shear stress that a soil can sustain.

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A direct shear test, when conducted on a remolded sample of sand, gave the following observations at the time of failure: Normal load = 288 N; shear load = 173 N. The cross-sectional area of the sample = 36 cm2. Determine the major principal stress in kPa.

a.174.6

b.246.5

c.163.5

d.146.9

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