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Geological Engineering · Q11

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 11

Q11

The compressibility of soil is quantified using:

A.
Permeability test
B.
Triaxial test
C.
Oedometer test
D.
Proctor test
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
The Oedometer test measures one-dimensional settlement of soil under vertical load.Used to estimate consolidation and settlement in structures.