Q72
What type of soil is best identified through a vane shear test?
A.
Cohesionless sand
B.
Stiff clay
AnswerC.
Loose gravel
D.
Organic silt
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The vane shear test is most suitable for determining the undrained shear strength of soft to stiff cohesive clays.