The following are the results of direct shear tests performed on two identical samples of the soil. In test one, the sample shears at a stress of 180kPa when the compressive normal stress is 208kPa. In test two, the sample shears at a stress 450kPa when the normal stress is 568kPa. Calculate the cohesion of soil. Select the correct response: 42 kPa 24 kPa 0 14 kPa

The following are the results of direct shear tests performed on two identical samples of the soil. In test one, the sample shears at a stress of 180kPa when the compressive normal stress is 208kPa. In test two, the sample shears at a stress 450kPa when the normal stress is 568kPa. Calculate the cohesion of soil. Select the correct response: 42 kPa 24 kPa 0 14 kPa

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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