Practice Types of Shear Tests - 2.6.2 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.6.2 - Types of Shear Tests

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the Direct Shear Test?

💡 Hint: Think about why knowing soil strength is critical in engineering.

Question 2

Easy

Describe what the Unconfined Compression Test measures.

💡 Hint: Consider the lack of confining pressure.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Direct Shear Test measure?

  • Shear strength of soil
  • Cohesion only
  • Grain size distribution

💡 Hint: Think about what parameters affect soil stability.

Question 2

True or False: The Triaxial Shear Test can be conducted under different drainage conditions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the three types of Triaxial tests discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain the relationship between soil shear strength and pavement performance. Identify which shear test might be best for a specific pavement scenario involving clayey soil and justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of clayey soils and the need for detailed analysis.

Question 2

You are tasked with choosing a soil test for a building project in an area with sandy soil. Which test would you recommend and why?

💡 Hint: Think about the behaviors of sandy soils versus cohesive soils.

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