The angle of friction of compacted dry sand is 37°. In a direct shear test on the sand, normal stress of 150 kN/m^2 was applied. The size of the specimen was 50mm x 50mm 30 mm (height): a. Compute the shearing stress. b. What shear force will cause will cause shear failure? c. Determine the shear stress at a depth 3m. If the void ratio of the soil is 0.60. Sp. Gr. of sand is 2.70.

The angle of friction of compacted dry sand is 37°. In a direct shear test on the sand, normal stress of 150 kN/m^2 was applied. The size of the specimen was 50mm x 50mm 30 mm (height): a. Compute the shearing stress. b. What shear force will cause will cause shear failure? c. Determine the shear stress at a depth 3m. If the void ratio of the soil is 0.60. Sp. Gr. of sand is 2.70.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.19P

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