Question: Question 2 ( a ) Sketch the deformed shape of a soil element when subjected to ( i ) an axial compressive stress, ( ii

Question 2(a) Sketch the deformed shape of a soil element when subjected to (i) an axial compressive stress, (ii) an axial tensile stress, (iii) an isotropic stress and (iv) a shear stress. Note on the sketch which stiffness modulus applies in each case. (25%)(b) Define Poissons ratio with the aid of a sketch. (10%)(c) Using the data given below (Table 2) for a shear box test determine the elastic stiffness of the material. (30%) Shear stress (kPa) Shear strain (%)001800.530014001.5480260036804760579068007

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