Q16
Which of the following equipment is used to determine in-situ vane shear strength of soft clays?
A.
Plate load tester
B.
Field vane shear apparatus
AnswerC.
Pressuremeter
D.
CPT cone
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The field vane shear apparatus measures the in-situ shear strength of very soft to soft cohesive soils without disturbance.It is widely used for clayey deposits.