Try solving the following problem: Practice Problem 1: (Repeat practice problem from Module 2, Unit 1 using Pole Metho A soil element is shown in Figure 2.32. Determine the following: a. Maximum and minimum principal stresses b. Normal and shear stresses on plane AB 85 kN/m2 25 kN/m2 В 45 kN/m2 25 kN/m2 40° A

Try solving the following problem: Practice Problem 1: (Repeat practice problem from Module 2, Unit 1 using Pole Metho A soil element is shown in Figure 2.32. Determine the following: a. Maximum and minimum principal stresses b. Normal and shear stresses on plane AB 85 kN/m2 25 kN/m2 В 45 kN/m2 25 kN/m2 40° A

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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