In the direct shear stress, the soil was determined to have an angle of internal friction of 32 degree and cohesion of 27 kPa. If the normal stress is 150 kPa, what is the total shear stress? what is the normal load applied when the sample has a dimension of 50 mm by 50 mm and height of 75 mm? and what force is required that will cause failure in shear?

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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.