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Geological Engineering · Q38

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 38

Q38

The unconfined compressive strength test is most appropriate for:

A.
Granular soils
B.
Cohesive soils
C.
Rock cores
D.
Sandy gravels
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests are ideal for cohesive soils like clay.These soils can stand without lateral support during testing.