Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The Mohr-Coulomb shear strength equation is
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Choose the correct answer
A
tau = M/Z
B
tau = c + sigma prime tan phi
C
tau = gamma H only
D
tau = k i A
Correct Answer
B. tau = c + sigma prime tan phi
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Shear strength depends on cohesion and effective normal stress.
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