Practice Under Revision - 3 | 11. Factors Influencing Shear Strength | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What is one factor that influences the shear strength of soil?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes up the soil.

Question 2 Easy

Name a term used to describe a loose soil state.

💡 Hint: Consider terms related to soil density.

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Question 1

Which factor does NOT influence shear strength?

Soil composition
Initial state
Air pressure

💡 Hint: Consider what physical aspects relate to the soil's internal properties.

Question 2

True or False: The Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria states that shear stress alone determines soil failure.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how stress types interact.

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Challenge 1 Hard

An engineer needs to evaluate the shear strength of a soil sample from a construction site with both saturated and unsaturated layers. Which tests would you recommend and explain their relevance?

💡 Hint: Consider the specific types of soil present at the construction site.

Challenge 2 Hard

A project involves a slope with varying degrees of soil density. How would you approach calculating the potential slip surface using Mohr-Coulomb criteria?

💡 Hint: Focus on how density changes impact shear strength.

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