Q1.58 Samples of damp sand are tested in direct shear in which the procedure involves two separate tests, with different normal loads for each test. In test one, using a normal loading a compressive stress equal to 50 kPa is applied and the sample is failed at a shear stress equal to 33 kPa. For test two, the normal stress is 80 kPa and the sample shears at a stress of 51 kPa. Determine the angle of internal friction and the value of apparent cohesion for this sand.

Q1.58 Samples of damp sand are tested in direct shear in which the procedure involves two separate tests, with different normal loads for each test. In test one, using a normal loading a compressive stress equal to 50 kPa is applied and the sample is failed at a shear stress equal to 33 kPa. For test two, the normal stress is 80 kPa and the sample shears at a stress of 51 kPa. Determine the angle of internal friction and the value of apparent cohesion for this sand.

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