A soil element is subjected to a combination of normal and shear stresses, as shown in the following figure. The corresponding Mohr’s circle of stress is provided, and some points (with coordinates) and lines are added to assist you. Complete the following 1) Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on the horizontal plane PQ? Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on the vertical plane QN? 2) 3) Which point represents the pole of this Mohr circle? 4) Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on plane MN? 5) Which point represents the major principal stress? Which point represents the minor principal stress? 6) Note: all dashed lines

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### Problem Description

A soil element is subjected to a combination of normal and shear stresses, as shown in the following figure. The corresponding Mohr’s circle of stress is provided, with some points (labeled with coordinates) and lines for reference. Complete the following questions:

1. Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on the horizontal plane \(PQ\)?
2. Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on the vertical plane \(QN\)?
3. Which point represents the pole of this Mohr circle?
4. Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on plane \(MN\)?
5. Which point represents the major principal stress?
6. Which point represents the minor principal stress?

**Note:** All dashed lines are parallel to each other with the given inclination angle.

### Graph Description

The Mohr's circle diagram illustrates the relationship between normal stress (kPa) on the x-axis and shear stress (kPa) on the y-axis:

- The circle is plotted on a grid with each axis measuring stress in kPa.
- The circle includes points labeled as follows:
  - \( a(112, 40) \)
  - \( b(72, 40) \)
  - \( c(52, 20) \)
  - \( d(47, 0) \)
  - \( e(52, -20) \)
  - \( f(72, -40) \)
  - \( g(112, -40) \)
  - \( h(132, -20) \)
  - \( i(132, 20) \)
  - \( j(137, 0) \)

The diagram on the right illustrates a geometric configuration of stress points.

- There are labeled points \( P, Q, M, N \) with associated normal and shear stresses:
  - \( PQ\) has a normal stress of 112 kPa and a shear stress of 40 kPa.
  - The angle between \( M \) and \( N \) is indicated as \( 45^\circ \).

This image helps in understanding how various stress components relate to each other on different planes in a soil element, visualized through the Mohr's circle framework.
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website** ### Problem Description A soil element is subjected to a combination of normal and shear stresses, as shown in the following figure. The corresponding Mohr’s circle of stress is provided, with some points (labeled with coordinates) and lines for reference. Complete the following questions: 1. Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on the horizontal plane \(PQ\)? 2. Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on the vertical plane \(QN\)? 3. Which point represents the pole of this Mohr circle? 4. Which point represents the normal and shear stresses on plane \(MN\)? 5. Which point represents the major principal stress? 6. Which point represents the minor principal stress? **Note:** All dashed lines are parallel to each other with the given inclination angle. ### Graph Description The Mohr's circle diagram illustrates the relationship between normal stress (kPa) on the x-axis and shear stress (kPa) on the y-axis: - The circle is plotted on a grid with each axis measuring stress in kPa. - The circle includes points labeled as follows: - \( a(112, 40) \) - \( b(72, 40) \) - \( c(52, 20) \) - \( d(47, 0) \) - \( e(52, -20) \) - \( f(72, -40) \) - \( g(112, -40) \) - \( h(132, -20) \) - \( i(132, 20) \) - \( j(137, 0) \) The diagram on the right illustrates a geometric configuration of stress points. - There are labeled points \( P, Q, M, N \) with associated normal and shear stresses: - \( PQ\) has a normal stress of 112 kPa and a shear stress of 40 kPa. - The angle between \( M \) and \( N \) is indicated as \( 45^\circ \). This image helps in understanding how various stress components relate to each other on different planes in a soil element, visualized through the Mohr's circle framework.
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