Question: For a soil element the strength properties are given as c = 5 0 kPa and Phi = 1 5 degrees. Find Sigma 1

For a soil element the strength properties are given as c =50kPa and \Phi =15 degrees.
Find Sigma 1 at failure if Sigma 3=100KPa.
For the failure condition given in (a) find shear and normal stresses.
Plot the Mohr- Circle at failure.

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