The following data were obtained from a triaxial test on a cohesive soil: Maximum shearing stress at failure plane = 65kPa Angle of friction = 28 deg Cohesion = 31kPa Determine the plunger stress in kPa. Determine the minimum confining pressure, in kPa

The following data were obtained from a triaxial test on a cohesive soil: Maximum shearing stress at failure plane = 65kPa Angle of friction = 28 deg Cohesion = 31kPa Determine the plunger stress in kPa. Determine the minimum confining pressure, in kPa

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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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.

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