1.7 - Components of shear strength of soils
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What is shear strength?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials can hold together.
Name one component of shear strength.
💡 Hint: Consider forces that allow particles to hold together.
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What is the primary factor contributing to soil stability in shear strength?
💡 Hint: Think of how particles connect.
True or False: The internal friction angle is always greater for fine-grained soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of particle size.
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Describe a scenario in which you would need to assess shear strength before construction and why.
💡 Hint: Consider where loads and forces might impact soil.
Calculate the change in shear strength if soil moisture content increases by 50%.
💡 Hint: What effects does water have on soil bonding?
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