engineering recuitment UKPSC AE Civil 2021 Mock Test (Re-Exam) Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Shear Strength
Which one of the following statements provided the best argument that direct shear tests are not suited for determination of shear parameters of a soil?
1
Failure plane is not the weakest plane
2
Pore pressure developed cannot be measured
3
Satisfactory strain level cannot be maintained
4
Adequate consolidation cannot be ensured