Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

For a saturated cohesive soil, a tri-axial test yields the angle of internal friction equal to zero. The test conducted is called

Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM

Choose the correct answer

A

Consolidated drained test

B

Consolidated un-drained test

C

Unconfined compression test

D

Unconsolidated un-drained test

Correct Answer

D. Unconsolidated un-drained test

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A UU (unconsolidated-undrained) test on saturated clay gives φu = 0.

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