Following data are given for a direct shear test conducted on dry sand:  Cylindrical specimen dimensions: diameter = 50 mm and height = 25 mm   Normal stress: 0.15 N/mm2 Shear force at failure: 276 N  Determine the angle of friction of this soil.  Normal Stress = 0.15 N/mm2  Shear Force = 276 N  Shear Force = 276 N

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Following data are given for a direct shear test conducted on dry sand

  • Cylindrical specimen dimensions: diameter = 50 mm and height = 25 mm  
  • Normal stress: 0.15 N/mm2
  • Shear force at failure: 276 N 

Determine the angle of friction of this soil. 

Normal Stress = 0.15 N/mm2 

Shear Force = 276 N 

Shear Force = 276 N



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