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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is shear strength?
💡 Hint: Think about the sliding forces acting upon the soil.
Question 2
Easy
Define cohesion in soil mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider how particles stick together.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the definition of shear strength?
- The resistance to sliding forces
- The weight of soil
- The density of soil
💡 Hint: Focus on what relates to sliding.
Question 2
True or False: Cohesion contributes to the shear strength of soil.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how particles hold together.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A slope with a height of 10 m and a base width of 5 m fails due to shear stress. Given the shear strength is 25 kPa, calculate the maximum mass of soil that could remain before failure occurs.
💡 Hint: Consider using the weight equation and compare it with shear stress evaluation.
Question 2
A soil sample has a cohesion of 20 kPa and an internal friction angle of 45 degrees. Calculate the shear strength when the normal stress is 50 kPa.
💡 Hint: Make sure to plug in the values correctly.
Challenge and get performance evaluation