IV. A soil element is shown in Figure 3. (use equations) 130 kN/m² 35kN/m² 30⁰ 60 kN/m² 10 11. 12 + + B SITY PICAL 35 kN/m² Figure 3 What is the value of the maximum stress in kPa? What is the value of the normal stress acting at the plane AB in kPa? What is the value of the shear stress acting at the plane AB in kPa?

IV. A soil element is shown in Figure 3. (use equations) 130 kN/m² 35kN/m² 30⁰ 60 kN/m² 10 11. 12 + + B SITY PICAL 35 kN/m² Figure 3 What is the value of the maximum stress in kPa? What is the value of the normal stress acting at the plane AB in kPa? What is the value of the shear stress acting at the plane AB in kPa?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter10: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.4P

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