Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 8 (Q.No. 16)
16.
Undrained strength of a clay soil can be obtained by conducting which of the following tests ?
1. UC test
2. Vane sheer test
3. Cyclic triaxial test
4. Slow direct sheer test
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1. UC test
2. Vane sheer test
3. Cyclic triaxial test
4. Slow direct sheer test
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Subha Annadurai said:
7 years ago
The direct shear test is only for cohesionless soil ie. Sand. So, definitely Option D will not be A answer. I think option A is correct.
Basavaraj said:
7 years ago
According to Me, UC test Doesn not exist, The test CD, CU, UU exist so May be option A may be Wrong.
Rahul verma said:
3 years ago
@Basavaraj.
It's an unconfined test.
It's an unconfined test.
Paddu Man said:
2 years ago
Option B is the correct answer.
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