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Sand (SiO2) is a network covalent solid. It's considered to be extremely strong with relatively high melting points (>1550'C). It is made by atoms making multiple bonds with other atoms in the "network". To compare, another example of a network covalent solid is diamonds.
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How does shear strength of fine sand effect by void ratio?
Shear strength of fine sand is determined by the angularity of the sand particles, the grading of the sand. These two features governs the critical state shear strength parameters of the sand. Density, however, dictates the peak shear strength of the sand. i.e. the denser the sand, the higher the peak shear strength. But the critical shear strength remain the same. The denser the sand, the lower the void ratio. Shear strength of fine sand is determined by the angularity of the sand particles, the grading of the sand. These two features governs the critical state shear strength parameters of the sand. Density, however, dictates the peak shear strength of the sand. i.e. the denser the sand, the higher the peak shear strength. But the critical shear strength remain the same. The denser the sand, the lower the void ratio.
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