Upload NowShear strength characteristics of clays unconsolidated undrained conditions are discussed below for normally consolidated clays and pre-consolidated clays. 1. Normally Consolidated Clays: After consolidation under cell pressure is complete, no excess pore water pressure is present inside the sample. However, when the specimen is subjected to the subsequent increase of axial stress, under undrained conditions, […]
Shear Strength Characteristics of Clays | Soil Engineering
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How to Determine the Shear Strength of Soil? | Soil Engineering
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The following are the various types of tests available for the determination of shear strength: 1. Direct Shear Test 2. Triaxial Compression Test. 3. Unconfined Compression (UCC) Test. 4. Vane Shear Test. 5. Bore Hole Shear Test. 1. Direct Shear Test: Direct shear test is a simple and commonly used test performed in a shear […]
Direct Shear Test: Apparatus and Procedure | Shear Strength | Soil Engineering
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Apparatus for Conducting Direct Sheer Test 2. Preparation of the Soil Specimen 3. Assembly of the Apparatus 4. Test Procedure 5. Determination of Shear Parameters 6. Determination of Principal Stresses 7. Merits 8. Demerits. Apparatus for Conducting Direct Sheer Test: The equipment for the direct shear test […]