Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

If drainage is permitted throughout the test, during the application of both normal, and shear stresses so that full consolidation occurs and no excess pore pressure is set up at any stage of the test, is known as

A quick test

B drained test

C consolidated undrained test

D none of these.

ANS:B - drained test

Consolidated Drained test.

Application - For cohesionless soils having good permeability.
Duration - 2-3 days.