Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 20 (Q.No. 22)
22.
Which one of the following is the appropriate field test for estimating the angle of shearing resistance φ of a sand deposit ?
Field vane shear test
Plate load test
Standard penetration test
Electrical resistivity test
Answer: Option
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Umesh JIT said:   7 years ago
Standard penetration test is done for disturbed samples with the help of split spoon sampler.

Vane shear test is done for pure clays.

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