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Shear Strength MCQ with answer and solution

Sensitivity is less than one for

Solution

Concept

Sensitivity of clay

Formula

St = undisturbed/remoulded

Step-by-step solution

1. Normally sensitivity > 1. 2. Fissured clay may have St < 1.

Explanation

Fissured clays can be stronger remoulded than in the fissured state.

Why the other options are wrong

Sensitive and quick clays have St > 1.

Shortcut

Fissured: St < 1.

Correct answer: A) Fissured clay

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