For the soil element shown, compute the stresses acting on the plane inclined by 40" with the horizontal plane then draw Mohr circle and place the stresses with respect to O.P. 20kPa 35kPa 100kPa 30 40°

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For the soil element shown, compute the stresses acting on the plane inclined by 40" with the horizontal
plane then draw Mohr circle and place the stresses with respect to O.P.
20kPa
35kPa
100kPa
30
40°
Transcribed Image Text:For the soil element shown, compute the stresses acting on the plane inclined by 40" with the horizontal plane then draw Mohr circle and place the stresses with respect to O.P. 20kPa 35kPa 100kPa 30 40°
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