The direct shear test was performed for three soil specimens, it gave the following observations: Specimen No. 1 2 3 Normal Stress (kN/m²) 70 150 225 Shear Stress at failure (kN/m²) 55 87.5 117.9 1- Find the strength parameters (c and Ø) 2- The angle of failure plane (0) 3- Find the principles stresses for specimen (No. 2)

The direct shear test was performed for three soil specimens, it gave the following observations: Specimen No. 1 2 3 Normal Stress (kN/m²) 70 150 225 Shear Stress at failure (kN/m²) 55 87.5 117.9 1- Find the strength parameters (c and Ø) 2- The angle of failure plane (0) 3- Find the principles stresses for specimen (No. 2)

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 12.13P

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