1.1 - Introduction and Methodology
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Vane Shear Test?
💡 Hint: Think about soil conditions and stability.
Name one component of the shear vane.
💡 Hint: What material is used in the vane design?
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What does the Vane Shear Test measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on what aspect of soil behavior the test evaluates.
True or False: The shear strength mobilization is uniform throughout a soil cylinder.
💡 Hint: Think about the different patterns of strength in soil.
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Challenge Problems
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A soil sample with a height of 0.5m and diameter of 0.25m shows a maximum torque of 50Nm. Calculate the undrained shear strength using the formula. Discuss the implications of your findings.
💡 Hint: Remember to account for the radius reduction and apply the torque equation based on sample dimensions.
Discuss how varying the height and diameter of the shear vane affects your results when conducting a Vane Shear Test. Apply this to a project scenario involving deep excavation soils.
💡 Hint: Think about how larger or smaller vanes could lead to different torque readings.
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