In the direct shear stress, the soil was determined to have an angle of internal friction of 32 degree and cohesion of 27 kPa. If the normal stress is 150 kPa, what is the total shear stress? what is the normal load applied when the sample has a dimension of 50 mm by 50 mm and height of 75 mm? and what force is required that will cause failure in shear?

In the direct shear stress, the soil was determined to have an angle of internal friction of 32 degree and cohesion of 27 kPa. If the normal stress is 150 kPa, what is the total shear stress? what is the normal load applied when the sample has a dimension of 50 mm by 50 mm and height of 75 mm? and what force is required that will cause failure in shear?

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 10.20P

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