1.2.1 - Types of Shear Strength Distribution
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What does c_u stand for in soil mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when pore pressures in soils do not dissipate.
List the three types of shear strength distributions.
💡 Hint: Think of how strength could change from the outer parts of a cylinder to the center.
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What is the purpose of the vane shear test?
💡 Hint: Consider the soil behavior relevant during construction.
True or False: Uniform distribution of shear strength means it varies significantly from the edges to the center.
💡 Hint: Think about how strength changes in different conditions.
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Given a shear vane test where a maximum torque of 100 Nm is reached, with a triangular distribution and a soil cylinder radius of 0.1 m, how do you calculate the resisting moments?
💡 Hint: Consider the geometry of the soil cylinder when modeling your equations.
Evaluate how varying moisture conditions would shift the expected shear strength distribution for a site and how it affects construction safety.
💡 Hint: Research soil behavior changes with moisture content for supporting evidence.
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