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= Soil shear strength tests
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Soil shear strength tests are laboratory or field tests designed to measure the resistance of soil to shear stress, which is crucial for understanding the stability of soil in various engineering applications such as foundations, retaining structures, and slope stability. Shear strength represents the maximum stress that a soil can withstand before failure occurs due to slippage or deformation.