SITUATION: The angle of friction of a compacted dry sand is 37°. In a direct she sand, a normal stress of 150 kN/m2 was applied. The size of the specimen was x 30mm (height). What shear force will cause shear failure? 283 N 304 N 255 N

SITUATION: The angle of friction of a compacted dry sand is 37°. In a direct she sand, a normal stress of 150 kN/m2 was applied. The size of the specimen was x 30mm (height). What shear force will cause shear failure? 283 N 304 N 255 N

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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SITUATION: The angle of friction of a compacted dry sand is 37°. In a direct shear test on the
sand, a normal stress of 150 kN/m2 was applied. The size of the specimen was 50mm x 50mm
x 30mm (height).
What shear force will cause shear failure?
283 N
304 N
255 N
364 N

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