1 - UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST
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Practice Questions
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What does UCT stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the type of strength being measured.
What kind of soils are primarily tested using the UCT?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of various soil types.
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What does the acronym qu represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term related to strength measurement.
True or False: The unconfined compression test applies lateral pressure to the sample.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of 'unconfined'.
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Challenge Problems
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If a soil sample has an initially tested qu of 200 kPa, and after saturation it's found to be 120 kPa, discuss the potential implications for construction at that site.
💡 Hint: Think about what saturation does to the stability of structures.
Explain how the principles of Mohr’s Circle can assist when designing a retaining wall in saturated clay conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how understanding stresses can help in safe design choices.
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