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2.2 - Shear strength

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is shear strength?

💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves under pressure.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that influences the shear strength of soil.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you change the water level in soil.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What primarily affects the shear strength of granular soils?

  • Moisture content
  • Compaction
  • Soil structure

💡 Hint: Think about how packing increases strength.

Question 2

True or False: Cohesive soils retain better shear strength when compacted dry of optimum moisture content.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the effects of moisture on clay structure.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction project requires a foundation built on clay soil. The construction engineer notes that the soil becomes too wet, potentially affecting shear strength. What recommendations could be given to maintain shear strength in this scenario?

💡 Hint: Consider how moisture levels can be controlled in clay.

Question 2

During soil testing, it is found that granular soil near a river has too much water, which increases pore pressure. Discuss the potential risks this could pose for construction.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how water affects soil stability.

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