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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

The shear strength of a soil:

Question

The shear strength of a soil:

A.

is directly proportional to the angle of internal friction of the soil

B.

is inversely proportional to the angle of internal friction of the soil

C.

decreases with increase in normal stress

D.

decreases with decrease in normal stress

Solution

Correct option is D

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