What are the soil shear strength parameters Internal friction angle Angle of soil failure plane Normal force Cohesion

Q: Explain why clay materials are naturally hydrophilic

A: Clays and the most other natural minerals which are used in the drilling fluids, such as the barite…

Q: In uniform, cohesionless soil deposits, how does the soil rigidity (or modulus of elasticity)…

A: Soil is an elastic material hence it undergoes deformation and produces stress and strain to it…

Q: Determine the relative density of the sand in the field.

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Q: Define the Effective Stress Friction Angle of Cohesive Soil ?

A: cohesive soil- this has low strength. they are easily deformable and having a tendency for particles…

Q: Initiate Research on Effective Stress, Total Stress and Pore Water Pressure. Answer the following:…

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Q: A soil element is under the action of stresses shown below. At this condition obtain: a. The major…

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Q: I have been given a set of data from the lab on soil samples - performed triaxial test. I have a…

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Q: A specimen is subjected to a tri-axial test. The soil specimen is cohesionless. If the shear stress…

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Q: The height of the capillary rise of water increases as particle diameter increases True O

A: Ans: False Explanation:  In the soil, usually, as the grain size decreases the size of the voids…

Q: The "total" shear strength parameters of a soil are given as: 50 kPa; Angle of internal friction…

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Q: Briefly discuss the following parameters   Coulomb's law, shear strength parameters  cohesive and…

A: Coulomb's law, shear strength parameters: The shear strength is defined as the sum of cohesion and…

Q: Describe in detail Stress within the Soil Mass Resulting from Vertical Surface Loading.

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Q: What is the reasonable strength parameters for a Sandy soil sample friction angle of 30 degrees and…

A: Sandy soil is a type of coarse soil that does not have cohesion between the particles. The strength…

Q: Define Drained versus undrained deformation

A: If water is not permitted to flow in or out of the soil, the stress path is called an undrained…

Q: Which of the following statements are correct (select all that apply) A.Boussinesq’s equations can…

A: Solution A. Boussinesq equations can be reasonably used to estimate the increase in vertical stress…

Q: Define Effective Stress and discuss its importance in soil mechanics.

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Q: Which of the following are examples of true cohesion in sands or gravels? Pick all that apply. O…

A: Option d would be correct because in sand cohesion due to partial saturation is aparent cohesion…

Q: Soil resistance to failure is provided by its shear strength. How is shear strength developed in…

A: A crucial characteristic of soil is shear strength, which affects how resistant it is to failing…

Q: Explain in detail on the concept of effective stress in terms related to soil particle forces.

A: Effective stress can be defined as the summation of forces (normal) to the total area of particle .

Q: Provide a brief description of the term stress path as related to stress conditions in a soil mass.

A: Throughout the loading and unloading the stress path can be used to display the succeeding stress…

Q: Determine the cohesion of soil

A: Cohesion is given by C=qu2where,C is cohesionqu is unconfined compressive strength

Q: Explain how the shear strength of sand changes with respect to suction in various zones.

A: To understand the shear strength properties for unsaturated soil or sand with different…

Q: 2. A soil specimen is subjected to a tri-axial test. The soil specimen is cohesionless. If the…

A: Solution :- C=0 KPa ζ=280 KPaσ=480 KPa We know the relationship between shear stress and normal…

Q: Why do soil mechanics need to calculate the effective stress of the soil

A: When an external load s applied to a soil mass, that load is taken by three parts in soil. One…

Q: A soil specimen is subjected to tri axial test. The soil specimen is cohesion less. If the shear…

A: Normal stress = δ1 =  435KPa Shear stress = ζ = 335KPa Angle of shear resistance = ϕ = tan-1Shear…

Q: Explain in detail on how the clay mineralogy affects the swelling-shrinkage behaviour of a clay. Use…

A: The number of voids divided by the volume of solids is the void ratio of a mixture. Soil organic…

Q: Write a brief note about stresses in soil layers. And the effect of degree of saturation on…

A: When a pressure is applied to the system, the liquid throughout the openings and also the hard…

Q: For most practical problems, how does the effective stress in cohesionless soil calculated/

A: Effective stress ( σ') :  It is the difference of Total stress (σ) and Neutral stress or Pore water…

Q: The 'principal source' of soil stress is caused by

A: Soil Stress- It means the load acting on the soil per unit area of the soil.

Q: It is the loss of bearing capacity of soil due to earthquake or ground motion. Select the correct…

A: This question is related to Geotechnical engineering.    Liquefaction :- liquefaction is the process…

Q: Write down the important strength and deformation properties of a soil.

A: To determine: The important strength and deformation properties of a soil.