Practice 3. Parabolic Distribution - 1.2.1.2 | 15. Vane Shear Test | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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3. Parabolic Distribution

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the vane shear test?

💡 Hint: Think about soil testing methods.

Question 2 Easy

Describe the triangular distribution of shear strength.

💡 Hint: Visualize a triangle.

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Question 1

What does the vane shear test measure?

Effective shear strength
Undrained shear strength
Total shear strength

💡 Hint: Consider what conditions the test simulates.

Question 2

True or False: In parabolic distribution, shear strength is constant throughout.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the distribution.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how temperature changes can affect the measured undrained shear strength in a soil sample during a vane shear test.

💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects fluid dynamics in relation to soil behavior.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assume you have a vane shear test scenario with varying moisture contents. Predict how this may influence the results and explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Think about how water content impacts soil consolidation and strength.

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