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Soil Mechanics · Shear Strength

Shear Strength MCQ with answer and solution

Very easy level · Asked in State AE, State JE, GPSC AE

The diameter-height ratio for the in situ vane is

Solution

Concept

Vane geometry

Formula

H = 2D

Step-by-step solution

1. In the field vane test the height is twice the diameter, so D/H = 0.5.

Explanation

In the field vane test the height is twice the diameter, so D/H = 0.5.

Shortcut

D : H = 1 : 2.

Correct answer: A) 0.5

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