1.2.1.1 - 2. Uniform Distribution
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What is the purpose of the Vane Shear Test?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of soils.
Name one type of shear strength mobilization pattern.
💡 Hint: Consider how the strength changes with distance from center.
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What is the main objective of the Vane Shear Test?
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True or False: In a triangular shear strength mobilization pattern, the strength decreases linearly from edge to center.
💡 Hint: Visualize the strength distribution in a triangle.
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In a Vane Shear Test performed in a soft clay layer, the maximum torque recorded was 45 Nm. If the shear vane has a diameter of 10 cm and a height of 20 cm, calculate the undrained shear strength (c_u).
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert units correctly and apply the proper formula.
Discuss the effects of varying the shear strength mobilization pattern on the design of a retaining wall in a cohesive soil layer.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the impact of soil behavior in different scenarios.
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