Answer:
(b)Distortion energy theory.
Explanation:
The best suitable theory for ductile material:
(1)Maximum shear stress theory (Guest and Tresca theory)
It theory state that applied maximum shear stress should be less or equal to its maximum shear strength.
(2)Maximum distortion energy theory(Von Mises henkey's theory)
It states that maximum shear train energy per unit volume at any point is equal to strain energy per unit volume under the state of uni axial stress condition.
But from these two Best theories ,suitable theory is distortion energy theory ,because it gives best suitable result for ductile material.
Solution :
Given :
The number of blows is given as :
0 - 6 inch = 4 blows
6 - 12 inch = 6 blows
12 - 18 inch = 6 blows
The vertical effective stress 


Now,

corrected N - value of overburden
effective stress at level of test
0 - 6 inch, 
= 9.86
6 - 12 inch, 
= 14.8
12 - 18 inch, 
= 14.8

= 13.14
= 13
Answer:
The attached figure shows the hydraulic circuit using one sequence valve to control two simultaneous operations performed in proper sequence in one direction only. In the other direction, both the operations are simultaneous.
When we keep the 4/2 DCV in crossed arrow position, oil under pressure is supplied to the inlet port of the sequence valve. It directly flows to Head end port-1. Hence Cylinder 'C1' extends first.
By the end of the extension of cylinder 'C1', pressure in the line increases and hence poppet of sequence valve is lifted off from its seat and allows oil to flow to port-2 and hence, Cylinder 'C2 extends completing the pressing operation.
In the straight-arrow position of 4/2 DCV the oil under pressure reaches the rod end of both the cylinders C1 and C2 simultaneously through port-3. This causes both the cylinders to retract simultaneously.
Also, a Flow control valve is provided tho control the velocity of clamping
Explanation:
find attached the figure