Stresses acting on an infinitesimal soil element are shown in the figure (with o₂ > 0). The major and minor principal stresses are o, and o3, respectively. Considering the compressive stresses as positive, which one of the following expressions correctly represents the angle between the major principal stress plane and the horizontal plane? Tzx ·0x

Stresses acting on an infinitesimal soil element are shown in the figure (with o₂ > 0). The major and minor principal stresses are o, and o3, respectively. Considering the compressive stresses as positive, which one of the following expressions correctly represents the angle between the major principal stress plane and the horizontal plane? Tzx ·0x

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