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Which of the following tests is used to determine the shear strength of cohesive

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following tests is used to determine the shear strength of cohesive soils?
  1. Unconfined Compression Test
  2. Standard Penetration Test
  3. California Bearing Ratio Test
  4. Cone Penetration Test

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following tests is used to determine the shear strength of cohesive soils?
  • Step 1: Understand what shear strength means. Shear strength is the ability of soil to resist sliding or shearing forces.
  • Step 2: Know that cohesive soils are types of soils that stick together, like clay.
  • Step 3: Learn about different tests used to measure the strength of soils.
  • Step 4: Identify the Unconfined Compression Test. This test measures how much load a soil sample can take before it fails.
  • Step 5: Realize that the Unconfined Compression Test is specifically used for cohesive soils to find their shear strength.
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