Passionista47: Civil Insights Hub

  In this activity, I want you to   share your learning and reflections   in the   comment section below . Don’t worry about being 100% correct — this is all about   exploring, practicing, and expressing your own understanding . 👉   How to participate: 1.      Read or watch short videos on the questions given. 2.      Answer the questions in your own words. 3.      Add links to resources you reviewed. 4.      Post your answers in the   comments below this blog . Now  Let’s research and answer laboratory shear strength parameters!!!  💡 Mohr’s Circle 1.   In your own words, what do you understand by Mohr’s circle after reading/watching videos? (Tip: Think about how it shows stresses in soil). Also, paste link you reviewed. 2.     Draw a rough sketch of Mohr’s circle and label   at least two things   you learned (example: principal str...

                                      ·         Stresses induced in a soil mass due to weight of overlying soil and due to applied loads. ·     These stresses are required to design a foundation such that the shear stress on any stratum of soil below it does not exceed, after providing Factor of safety for bearing capacity of soil. ·     Further the vertical stresses transmitted to the soil layers below the foundation will lead to vertical deformation in the soil, causing foundation settlement. ·      This settlement, again should not be allowed to exceed the permissible settlement. ·     Hence, the knowledge of distribution of stresses with in a soil mass, induced by loads applied on the surface of soil, is a requisite for a foundation design.  ·      The stress induced...