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Geological Engineering · Q112

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 112

Q112

The unconfined compressive strength test is mainly applicable to:

A.
Coarse sand
B.
Loose gravel
C.
Cohesive soils
Answer
D.
Dry silt

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) test measures the load-carrying capacity of cohesive soils without lateral confinement.