Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about shear strength of soil is correct?
Soil MechanicsMohr Coulomb StrengthMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
shear strength is c plus sigma prime tan phi
B
shear strength is only unit weight times depth
C
cohesion is always zero
D
friction angle has no effect
Correct Answer
A. shear strength is c plus sigma prime tan phi
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