Problem IV. Shear Strength of a Field Sample A direct shear test was run on a sample of sandy soil taken from the field. Assume the cohesion is zero, and the effective normal stress during the test was 62.5 kPa. If the shear stress at failure was found to be 41 kPa, a. Determine the friction angle of the tested soil.

Problem IV. Shear Strength of a Field Sample A direct shear test was run on a sample of sandy soil taken from the field. Assume the cohesion is zero, and the effective normal stress during the test was 62.5 kPa. If the shear stress at failure was found to be 41 kPa, a. Determine the friction angle of the tested soil.

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Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

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