Practice Introduction and Methodology - 1.1 | 15. Vane Shear Test | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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1.1 - Introduction and Methodology

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the Vane Shear Test?

💡 Hint: Think about soil conditions and stability.

Question 2

Easy

Name one component of the shear vane.

💡 Hint: What material is used in the vane design?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Vane Shear Test measure?

  • Soil permeability
  • Undrained shear strength
  • Soil elasticity

💡 Hint: Focus on what aspect of soil behavior the test evaluates.

Question 2

True or False: The shear strength mobilization is uniform throughout a soil cylinder.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the different patterns of strength in soil.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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