Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 4 (Q.No. 3)
3.
Which one of the following tests can be carried out at the construction site to determine the dynamic elastic properties of soil ?
Block vibration test
Dutch cone penetration test
Standard penetration test
Vane shear test
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Vikas Yadav said:   7 years ago
Penetration test use for concrete grade and vane shear test for shear strength of cohesive soil so first option correct.

Prem said:   8 years ago
Vane shear test is used to measure the shear strength of clay.

Answer D is wrong, answer A is correct.

Chhaya said:   8 years ago
Vane share test is reliable only in cohesive soil.

Thomas said:   7 years ago
The correct answer is A. Block Vibration test.

Minnie Mariya James said:   6 years ago
The answer is Block Vibration Test.

Rocky bhai said:   4 years ago
I think A is the right answer.

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