Problems 12.1. Following data are given for a direct shear test conducted on dry silty sand: Specimen dimensions: diameter = 71 mm; height = 25 mm Normal stress: 150 kN/m² Shear force at failure: 276 N a. Determine the angle of friction, o'. b. For a normal stress of 200 kN/m², what shear force is required to cause failure?

Problems 12.1. Following data are given for a direct shear test conducted on dry silty sand: Specimen dimensions: diameter = 71 mm; height = 25 mm Normal stress: 150 kN/m² Shear force at failure: 276 N a. Determine the angle of friction, o'. b. For a normal stress of 200 kN/m², what shear force is required to cause failure?

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Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

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