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An unconfined compression test yielded a strength of 0.1N/mm2. If the failure plane is inclined at 50 to the horizontal, what are the values of the shear strength parameters?
  1. 0.042

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Solution

The correct option is A 0.042
Given

σ1=0.1N/mm2

Inclination of failure plane with horizontal
=50

45+ϕ2=50

ϕ=10

We know that

σ1=σ3(45+ϕ2)+2ctan(45+ϕ2)

For UCS test,
σ3=0

σ1=2c tan(45+ϕ2)

0.1=2c tan50

c=0.042N/mm2

c=0.042N/mm2; ϕ=10

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