37.2.2 - Degradation of Shear Modulus
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Define shear modulus.
💡 Hint: Remember that G indicates soil resistance.
What happens to shear modulus when cyclic strain increases?
💡 Hint: Consider what occurs during repeated stress applications.
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What does shear modulus represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of G in your studies.
True or False: The shear modulus increases with cyclic strain.
💡 Hint: Remember how soil reacts to repeated stress.
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A saturated loose sand experiences cyclic loading leading to a drop in shear modulus from 40 MPa to 15 MPa. What does this indicate about its stability during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how soil behavior changes under stress!
Using dynamic modulus curves, how might one predict the shear modulus of a soil after a certain strain level of 5%?
💡 Hint: Utilize graphical analysis from your notes.
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