Shearstrength of surface-mine spoils measured by triaxial and direct shear methods.
Contributors: Williams, George P.
Publisher: Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Northeastern Forest Experiment Station
Published: 1978
Place of publication: Broomall, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 15
Subjects: Shear strength of soils.; Mine spoils.
Description:   This paper presents various methods of measuring the shear strength of soils in the laboratory.  Two of the main methods are the direct shear test and the triaxial test.  The advantages and limitations of each test are outlined.
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