engineering recuitment DDA JE Civil 2023 Mock Test Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Shear Strength
Consider the following statements regarding direct shear test:
1. Drainage conditions can not be controlled and pore water pressure can not be measured.
2. The failure plane is at 45° + ϕ/2 from the principal plane.
3. The usefulness of this test is limited to free drainage soils.
Which of the above statements is(are) correct?
1
1 only
2
1 and 2
3
1 and 3
4
1, 2 and 3