A soil element is shown in Figure 10.33. Determine the following: a. Maximum and minimum principal stresses b. Normal and shear stresses on the plane AB

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A soil element is shown in Figure 10.33. Determine the following:
a. Maximum and minimum principal stresses
b. Normal and shear stresses on the plane AB

 

125 Ib/ft?
55 Ib/?
A
20
B
300 Ib/n2
55 Ib/ft?
Figure 10.33
Transcribed Image Text:125 Ib/ft? 55 Ib/? A 20 B 300 Ib/n2 55 Ib/ft? Figure 10.33
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