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
Why is this the answer?
A UU (unconsolidated-undrained) test on saturated clay gives φu = 0.
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