Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 2 (Q.No. 1)
1.
The maximum shear stress occurs on the filament which makes an angle with the horizontal plane equal to
30°
45°
60°
90°
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Jinish Patel said:   6 years ago
Tan45= 1 so maximum shear stress at 45 degrees on the wedge of the horizontal plane.

PRASUN said:   5 years ago
Shear Stress= (P1-P2)/2 * Sin 2a,
For a = 45 , Shear Stress is max.
i.e. (P1-P2)/2.

Bishal shahi said:   4 years ago
Please anyone Describe this clearly.


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