The maximum shear stress τmax, for a soil mass is equal to __________ – McqOptions

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1.	The maximum shear stress τmax, for a soil mass is equal to ___________
A.	(σ1 – σ3 )/2
B.	(σ1 + σ3 )/2
C.	(σ1×σ3 )/2
D.	(σ3 – σ1 )/2
Answer» B. (σ1 + σ3 )/2

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