Practice Triaxial Compression Test (4.3.2.2) - Evaluation of Soil Strength for Pavements
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Triaxial Compression Test

Practice - Triaxial Compression Test

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two main parameters measured in the Triaxial Test?

💡 Hint: Think about what two properties are critical for understanding soil mechanics.

Question 2 Easy

Which type of Triaxial Test doesn't allow drainage?

💡 Hint: Consider which test is performed rapidly under high pore pressures.

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Question 1

Which type of Triaxial Test allows drainage throughout the last testing phase?

Unconsolidated Undrained
Consolidated Undrained
Consolidated Drained

💡 Hint: Think about which type allows the soil to fully stabilize.

Question 2

True or False: The Triaxial Compression Test measures the pore pressure of the soil.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of water within soil under loading conditions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A soil sample exhibits a cohesion of 35 kPa and a friction angle of 28 degrees. If subjected to a vertical load of 70 kPa, would this sample likely fail? Justify your reasoning based on soil mechanics principles.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between cohesion, friction angle, and applied loads.

Challenge 2 Hard

In what scenarios would you prefer to perform a CU test over a UU test, and why?

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of drainage and load timing in your project.

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