4. Four direct shear tests were performed in a 10 cm × 10 cm square shear box for soil specimens with a similar density and the following data were obtained. Determine the angle of internal friction 8 and the cohesion component, c, of the soil. Applied Vertical Force Fv (N) Measured Peak Shear Force Fh (N) 200 272 400 324 1000 487 1500 632

4. Four direct shear tests were performed in a 10 cm × 10 cm square shear box for soil specimens with a similar density and the following data were obtained. Determine the angle of internal friction 8 and the cohesion component, c, of the soil. Applied Vertical Force Fv (N) Measured Peak Shear Force Fh (N) 200 272 400 324 1000 487 1500 632

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The term shear strength is often associated with the soil. Shear strength is defined as the resistance to the deformation of soil particles due to the continuous action of shear stress. In short, shear strength is the maximum shear stress that a soil can sustain.

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4. Four direct shear tests were performed in a 10 cm × 10 cm square shear box for soil specimens with a
similar density and the following data were obtained. Determine the angle of internal friction & and
the cohesion component, c, of the soil.
Applied Vertical Force Fv (N)
Measured Peak Shear Force Fh (N)
200
272
400
324
1000
487
1500
632

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