engineering recuitment OSSC Combined Technical Services (ଓଡିଶା) Mock Test 2023-24 Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Shear Strength
Which of the following is NOT true about the Direct Shear Test?
1
Two types of applications of shear are possible, one is shear stress controlled type and other is shear strain controlled type.
2
Gradually increasing shear force is applied to the upper half of the shear box.
3
After placing a soil sample in a shear box, a constant vertical force is applied at the top which produces normal stress.
4
Shearing plane is vertical from centre of the specimen.