The determination of shear strength of a soft saturated clay deposit in the field can be done by:

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  1. the vane shear test
  2. the triaxial test
  3. the direct shear test
  4. the unconfined compression test

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Option 1 : the vane shear test
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Concept:

The following table shows the different tests and their use:

Field Tests

Penetration to determine:

1. Plate load test

  • Bearing capacity of soil
  • Settlement of footings
  • Modulus of subgrade

2. Static Cone penetration Test (Dutch CPT)

3. Standard Penetration Test

  • Penetration resistance of soil strata

4. Vane Shear Test

  • Undrained shear strength of soft sensitive clays
5. Proctor Test
  • Maximum dry density of soil along with the optimum moisture content and amount of compaction

Additional Information

Difference between Standard penetration test and Static cone penetration test:

The standard penetration test is carried out in a borehole, while the DCPT (Dynamic cone penetration test) and SCPT (Static cone penetration test) are carried out without a borehole.

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