Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 4 (Q.No. 43)
43.
For testing a saturated clay for shear strength, the test recommended, is
direct shear test
triaxial compression test
unconfined compression test
all the above.
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Atanu said:   5 years ago
When triaxial test is done without confining pressure it is known as unconfined compression test.

This test is suitable only for fully saturated clay.
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Jayesh h gandhi said:   4 years ago
If saturated clay is there then unconfined shear test is recommded.
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