In a triaxial compression test when drainage is allowed during the first stage (i. e. application of cell pressure) only and not during the second stage (i.e. application of deviator stress at constant cell pressure), the test is known as__________________?

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Uniformity coefficient of a soil is__________________?

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The clay mineral with the largest swelling and shrinkage characteristics is_______________?

A. kaolinite B. illite C. montmorillonite D. none of the above...

Coarse grained soils are best compacted by a_______________?

A. drum roller B. rubber tyred roller C. sheep’s foot roller D. vibratory roller...

Sensitivity of a soil can be defined as___________________?

A. percentage of volume change of soil under saturated condition B. ratio of compressive strength of unconfined undisturbed soil to that of soil in a remoulded state C. ratio of volume of voids to volume of solids D. none of the above...

Select the incorrect statement ?

Effective angle of shearing resistance A. increases as the size of particles increases B. increases as the soil gradation im-proves C. is limited to a maximum value of 45° D. is rarely more than 30° for fine grained soil...