A sand sample is subjected to direct shear testing. Two tests are performed. For test 1, The sample shears at a stress of 2500 psf when the normal stress is 4000 psf. Test 2, The sample shears at a stress of 3500 psf when the normal stress is 6000 psf. Determine the following: a) Angle of Internal friction b) Value of cohesion c) Compute the shear stress at a depth of 12 ft. if the unit weight of the soil is 150 pcf

A sand sample is subjected to direct shear testing. Two tests are performed. For test 1, The sample shears at a stress of 2500 psf when the normal stress is 4000 psf. Test 2, The sample shears at a stress of 3500 psf when the normal stress is 6000 psf. Determine the following: a) Angle of Internal friction b) Value of cohesion c) Compute the shear stress at a depth of 12 ft. if the unit weight of the soil is 150 pcf

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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