Q. In a tri-axial test for a normally consolidated soil, the normal stress at failure is equal to 450 kPa and the shear stress at failure is equal to 350 kPa. 1. Calculate the angle of the failure plane with the major principal axis. 2. Calculate the maximum principal stress in kPa at failure.

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A: To find out the shear stress on failure plane.  Confining stress = 326 kPa Deviator stress = 414 kPa

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Q: A sample of dry sand was placed in a direct shear testing apparatus and was tested until the sample…

A: Given that: Shear stress at failure, τf=70 kN/m2Normal stress at failure, σf=96 kN/m2

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Q: The table shows the results of a consolidated undrained (CU) test on a overconsolidated clay soil…

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Q: 2. A sample of dry sand in relatively loose condition is subjected to a traxial test. The sample…

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Q: A CU triaxial compression test was performed on saturated sand at a cell pressure of 100 kPa. The

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Q: A triaxial shear test was performed on a well-drained sand sample. The normal stress on the failure…

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Q: 1 .For a direct shear test on a dry sand, the following are given: • Specimen size: 75 mm 75 mm 30…

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A: Given data- Chamber confining pressure (S3)= 346 kPa Deviator stress(SD) = 403 kPa.

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.