In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Apparatus for Triaxial Compression Test 2. Preparation of Soil Specimen for Triaxial Compression Test 3. Assembly of the Apparatus 4. Test Procedure 5. Calculation of Principal Stresses 6. Determination of Shear Strength Parameters 7. Types of Shear Tests Based on Drainage Conditions 8. Merits 9. Demerits 10. […]
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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 […]