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(A) Temperature correction
(B) Meniscus correction
(A) In a direct shear box test, the plane of shear failure is predetermined
(B) Better control is achieved on the drainage of the soil in a tri-axial compression test
(C) Stress distribution on the failure plane in the case of tri-axial compression test is uniform
(A) Stress to strain
(B) Strain to stress
(C) Stress to settlement
(D) Rate of loading to that of settlement
Answer: Option B
7. Physical properties of a permeant which influence permeability are
(A) Viscosity only
(B) Unit weight only
(C) Both viscosity and unit weight
(D) None of the above
Answer: Option C
10. For testing a saturated clay for shear strength, the test recommended, is
(A) Unconsolidated-undrained test
(B) Consolidated-undrained test
(C) Drained test
(D) Under-consolidated clay
Answer: Option A
6. Failure of the stability of slopes, generally occurs along
(A) Slip plane