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Geological Engineering · Q3

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 3

Q3

Which property of soil is evaluated using a triaxial test?

A.
Plasticity
B.
Permeability
C.
Shear strength
D.
Specific gravity
E.
3

Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
The triaxial test measures soil's shear strength under controlled stress conditions.It simulates field stress conditions and helps in slope and foundation design.