A sand soil sample is subjected to a direct shear test


Question: A sand soil sample is subjected to a direct shear test under a normal load of 185 kPa. The specimen failed when the shear stress reached 100 kPa. If the normal load is increased to 240 kPa,

Part A: What will be the shear strength of the specimen?

Please show all work and steps to find the shear strength of the specimen.

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