145 kN/m2 40 kN/m2 40 kN/m2 172 kN/m2 68 A Figure 10.34
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A soil element is shown in Figure 10.34. Determine the following:
a. Maximum and minimum principal stresses
b. Normal and shear stresses on plane AB
Use Eqs. (10.3), (10.4), (10.6), and (10.7).

Transcribed Image Text:145 kN/m2
40 kN/m2
40 kN/m2
172 kN/m2
68
A
Figure 10.34
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