Prob.5. Samples of a dry sand are to be tested in triaxial and direct shear test. In the triaxial test the specimen fails when the major and minor principal stress are 960 kN/m² and 260 kN/m² respectively. What shear strength would be expected in direct shear test, when normal stress is 230 kN/m²?

Prob.5. Samples of a dry sand are to be tested in triaxial and direct shear test. In the triaxial test the specimen fails when the major and minor principal stress are 960 kN/m² and 260 kN/m² respectively. What shear strength would be expected in direct shear test, when normal stress is 230 kN/m²?

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.22P

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