Explain how the shear strength of sand changes with respect to suction in various zones.

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Q: i. Describe how changes in the mean normal stress affect the sign and magnitude of the excess pore…

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Test for Determination of Shear Strength

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.