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Geological Engineering · Q72

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 72

Q72

What type of soil is best identified through a vane shear test?

A.
Cohesionless sand
B.
Stiff clay
Answer
C.
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.