The soil element is shown in the figure. Using the pole method, drtermine: a) Major and minor principal stresses from the Mohr circlc b) Normal and shear stresses on plane AB from the Mohr cı 3l .
The soil element is shown in the figure. Using the pole method, drtermine: a) Major and minor principal stresses from the Mohr circlc b) Normal and shear stresses on plane AB from the Mohr cı 3l .
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Transcribed Image Text:The soil element is shown in the figure. Using the pole method, drtermine:
a) Major and minor principal stresses from the Mohr circle
b) Normal and shear stresses on plane AB from the Mohr Ch al :.
26 kN/m2
8 kN/m2-
17 kN/m2
8 kN/m2
45°
Note: In the solution, no readily available formulas will be used. You have to use
characteristics of the Mohr circle. You may either plot graphics or analytical
calculations on the Mohr circle.
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