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Shear strength

Author: Jean-Pierre MAGNAN

Publication date: February 10, 1991

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  • Jean-Pierre MAGNAN: Ponts et Chaussées chief engineer - Doctor of Science - Technical Director, Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées - Assistant Professor, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

 INTRODUCTION

The symbols and units recommended for the treatment of shear strength problems have been defined by the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Works. .

Symbols and units for soil mechanical parameters used in this article

Parameter

Symbol

Unit

Dimension

Cohesion

c

kPa

L –1 MT –2

Internal angle of friction

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