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A shear test was conducted on a soil sample. At failure the ratio of σ1σ32 toσ1+σ32 is equal to unit. Which one of the following shear tests represents this condition?

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Drained triaxial compression test
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Undrained triaxial compression test
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Undrained triaxial compression test
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Unconfined compression test
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Solution

The correct option is D Unconfined compression test
When ratio of σ1σ32 to σ1+σ32 is equal to unity σ1σ32=σ1+σ32

σ3=0 (Confining pressure zero)

This case is represented by unconfined compression test.

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