Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

For testing a saturated clay for shear strength, the test recommended, is

A direct shear test

B triaxial compression test

C unconfined compression test

D all the above.

ANS:C - unconfined compression test

When triaxial test is done without confining pressure it is known as unconfined compression test.

This test is suitable only for fully saturated clay.