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Geological Engineering · Q75

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 75

Q75

The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) test is not suitable for:

A.
Dry sand
B.
Clay
C.
Silty clay
D.
Saturated clay
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Dry sand lacks cohesion and cannot stand unsupported.UCS is only valid for cohesive soils.