Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
If a cohesive soil specimen is subjected to a vertical compressive load, the inclination of the cracks to the horizontal is
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Choose the correct answer
A
90°
B
45°
C
22.5°
D
0°
Correct Answer
B. 45°
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Shear failure planes in simple compression are approximately at 45° to the principal plane when phi is small
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