I need the answer quickly Q1) Data obtained from a drained triaxle test are cell pressure o3 = 50 kN/ m? and deviatorstress o + o3 =191 kN/m3:a) Find the Normal and shear stresses (oa& to ) applies on the inclined plane of 60".b) If the cohesion of this soil (C= 20 kN/m²) and the friction angle (o -30°), how much theshear strength of soil at this inclined plane ( 60º).c. How much the safety factor in this stress state at incline plane (60°)

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