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Field vane shear test is applicable for estimating which of the following?

Solution

Concept

Field vane test

Step-by-step solution

1. The vane test gives undrained shear strength of soft saturated clay.

Explanation

Quick shear gives undrained conditions.

Why the other options are wrong

It is not for drained strength or dense clays.

Shortcut

Vane = soft clay, undrained.

Correct answer: A) Undrained shear strength of saturated soft clay

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