5 Questions
What property of the soil is measured by shear strength?
Cohesion
Which factor does NOT significantly affect the shear strength of soil?
Temperature
What does high shear strength indicate about the soil?
High stability
Which type of soil is likely to have higher shear strength?
Clayey soil
How does water content affect the shear strength of soil?
Increase in water content decreases shear strength
Test your knowledge on shear strength of soil by answering questions related to the properties measured, factors affecting it, implications of high shear strength, soil types with higher strength, and the impact of water content on shear strength.
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