1- Following data are given for a direct shear test conducted on dry sand: Normal stress: 120 lb/ft² and shear stress at failure: 43 lb/ft² a) Determine the angle of friction, o' b) For a normal stress of 220 lb/ft², what shear force is required to cause failure? c) What are the principal stresses at failure? (for the loads from part b) d) What is the inclination of the major principal plane with the horizontal? (for the loads from part b)

1- Following data are given for a direct shear test conducted on dry sand: Normal stress: 120 lb/ft² and shear stress at failure: 43 lb/ft² a) Determine the angle of friction, o' b) For a normal stress of 220 lb/ft², what shear force is required to cause failure? c) What are the principal stresses at failure? (for the loads from part b) d) What is the inclination of the major principal plane with the horizontal? (for the loads from part b)

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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