Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The field vane shear test is best suited for determining the undrained shear strength of:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Sandy soils
B
Soft to medium clays and silts
C
Dense gravel
D
Rock
Correct Answer
B. Soft to medium clays and silts
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The field vane shear test (IS 4434) is used for soft to medium sensitive clays and silts in-situ. It measures undrained shear strength by rotating a cruciform vane and measuring the torque at failure.
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