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Question 4 a. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the shear box test. (20%) b. Sketch typical curves of the stre
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Question 4 a. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the shear box test. (20%) b. Sketch typical curves of the stress ratio tlo' versus shear strain y, and of volumetric shear strain Ev versus shear strain y, for a loose and dense sand during a shear box test. Explain the key features of these curves, referring to the terms "dilation", "peak strength" and "critical state" [30%)