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A series of direct shear tests were performed on a soil sample. Each test was carried out until the specimen sheared (failed). The laboratory data for the tests are tabulated as follows. Sample No. Normal stress (kN/m²) Shear stress (kN/m2) 1 10 22 2 20 26 3 30 30 4 50 37 Determine the shear strength parameters. What is the type of the soil? Plot the relationship between the shear displacement and shear stress also draw the failure envelope.

A series of direct shear tests were performed on a soil sample. Each test was carried out until the specimen sheared (failed). The laboratory data for the tests are tabulated as follows. Sample No. Normal stress (kN/m²) Shear stress (kN/m2) 1 10 22 2 20 26 3 30 30 4 50 37 Determine the shear strength parameters. What is the type of the soil? Plot the relationship between the shear displacement and shear stress also draw the failure envelope.

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A series of direct shear tests were performed on a soil sample. Each test was carried out until the specimen sheared (failed). The laboratory data for the tests are tabulated as follows. Sample No. Normal stress (kN/m²) Shear stress (kN/m²) 1 10 22 2 20 26 3 30 30 4 50 37 Determine the shear strength parameters. What is the type of the soil? Plot the relationship between the shear displacement and shear stress also draw the failure envelope.
Transcribed Image Text:A series of direct shear tests were performed on a soil sample. Each test was carried out until the specimen sheared (failed). The laboratory data for the tests are tabulated as follows. Sample No. Normal stress (kN/m²) Shear stress (kN/m²) 1 10 22 2 20 26 3 30 30 4 50 37 Determine the shear strength parameters. What is the type of the soil? Plot the relationship between the shear displacement and shear stress also draw the failure envelope.
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