Question 2
The following results were obtained from Shear Box tests on compacted sand.
Normal Stress (KN/m2)
35
70
105
Peak Shearing Stress (KN/m2)
29
58
87
Normal Stress (KN/m2)
35
70
105
Ultimate Shearing Stress (KN/m2) 23
45
67
Determine the angle of shearing resistance of the sand
(i) in the compacted state,
(ii) when loosened by the shearing action.