Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The undrained shear strength of clay from unconfined compression test is:
Soil MechanicsSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Twice the unconfined strength
B
Zero always
C
Half the unconfined compressive strength
D
Equal to unconfined strength
Correct Answer
C. Half the unconfined compressive strength
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For saturated clay in unconfined compression, qu = 2cu.
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