use the attached graph paper) A series of direct shear tests was performed on a soil sample. Each test was carried out until the specimen sheared (failed). The laboratory data for the tests are tabulated as follows. Determine the soil's cohesion and angle of internal friction. Specimen Number 1 2 3 4 Normal Stress (kN/m²) 1200 1900 3000 4875 Shearing Stress (kN/m²) 2175 2310 2910 3615

use the attached graph paper) A series of direct shear tests was performed on a soil sample. Each test was carried out until the specimen sheared (failed). The laboratory data for the tests are tabulated as follows. Determine the soil's cohesion and angle of internal friction. Specimen Number 1 2 3 4 Normal Stress (kN/m²) 1200 1900 3000 4875 Shearing Stress (kN/m²) 2175 2310 2910 3615

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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Problem 10.7P

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