Upload NowGravity retaining walls derive their stability by self-weight. The main design criteria are as follows: i. To prevent overturning of the wall about toe. ii. To prevent sliding of the wall at its base. iii. To prevent tension anywhere in the base soil. iv. To prevent bearing failure of the base soil. Figure 16.7 shows […]
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to the Determination of Stresses on any Plane in a Soil Mass 2. Principal Stresses and Principal Planes 3. Mohr’s Circle of Stresses 4. Mohr-Coulomb Failure Theory 5. Stress Path. Introduction to the Determination of Stresses on any Plane in a Soil Mass: Soil is a […]
Direct Shear Test: Apparatus and Procedure | Shear Strength | Soil Engineering
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Apparatus for Conducting Direct Sheer Test 2. Preparation of the Soil Specimen 3. Assembly of the Apparatus 4. Test Procedure 5. Determination of Shear Parameters 6. Determination of Principal Stresses 7. Merits 8. Demerits. Apparatus for Conducting Direct Sheer Test: The equipment for the direct shear test […]