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11. Factors Influencing Shear Strength

Shear strength is influenced by various factors including soil composition, initial state, and structure. The Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria offer a framework to understand when materials fail due to specific combinations of normal and shear stress. Understanding these factors is essential for geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics.

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    Factors Influencing Shear Strength

    Shear strength is influenced by factors such as soil composition, initial state, and structure.

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  • 1.1

    Soil Composition

    Soil composition significantly influences shear strength, affected by factors like mineralogy, grain size, and structure.

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  • 1.2

    Initial State

    The initial state of soil significantly influences its shear strength, being determined by factors such as composition, structure, and the Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criteria.

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  • 1.3

    Structure

    Shear strength of soils is influenced by various factors including soil composition, initial state, and structure.

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    Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criteria

    The Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criteria explains the conditions under which materials fail due to the interplay between normal stress and shear stress.

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    Under Revision

    This section discusses the key factors that influence the shear strength of soil and describes the Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criteria.

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