Mathematics · Soil Mechanics
A laboratory vane shear test apparatus with a vane 12 cm long and 6 cm in diameter was pressed into soft clay. Both the top and bottom ends of the vane participate in shearing the soil. What will be the shear strength of the clay if the torque applied at failure is 47520 N·mm? (Take π = 227)
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- 10.022 N/mm2
- 20.060 N/mm2✓
- 30.042 N/mm2
- 40.040 N/mm2
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0.060 N/mm2
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