Define the Three principal modes of shear failure ?

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Q: For shear testing of a beam how can i ensure that the failure is purely caused by shear ?

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Q: Explain local shear failure and General shear failure ?

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Test for Determination of Shear Strength

The term shear strength is often associated with the soil. Shear strength is defined as the resistance to the deformation of soil particles due to the continuous action of shear stress. In short, shear strength is the maximum shear stress that a soil can sustain.