UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Which one of the following is the appropriate field test for estimating the angle of shearing resistance φ of a sand deposit ?

A Field vane shear test

B Plate load test

C Standard penetration test

D Electrical resistivity test

ANS:C - Standard penetration test

Standard penetration test is done for disturbed samples with the help of split spoon sampler.

Vane shear test is done for pure clays.