The figure shows the magnitudes of stresses of soil. Determine the following: Major and Minor principal stress Normal stress on plane AB

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The figure shows the magnitudes of stresses of soil. Determine the following:

  1. Major and Minor principal stress
  2. Normal stress on plane AB
  3. Shear stress on plane AB
A
120 kPa
40 kPa
35⁰
80 kPa
B 40 kPa
Transcribed Image Text:A 120 kPa 40 kPa 35⁰ 80 kPa B 40 kPa
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