Practice - Triaxial Compression Test
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main parameters measured in the Triaxial Test?
💡 Hint: Think about what two properties are critical for understanding soil mechanics.
Which type of Triaxial Test doesn't allow drainage?
💡 Hint: Consider which test is performed rapidly under high pore pressures.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of Triaxial Test allows drainage throughout the last testing phase?
💡 Hint: Think about which type allows the soil to fully stabilize.
True or False: The Triaxial Compression Test measures the pore pressure of the soil.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of water within soil under loading conditions.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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