The standard tool for determining the liquid limit of soil is:
A. Casagrande apparatus
B. Permeameter
C. Direct shear box
D. Triaxial cell
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Casagrande apparatus is used to determine the liquid limit of a fine-grained soil.It measures the water content at which soil starts to flow.Related Questions on Soil Mechanics
What does the term "soil compaction" refer to in soil mechanics?
A. Increasing water content
B. Decreasing porosity by mechanical means
C. Increasing organic content
D. Increasing permeability
The Atterberg limits are used to describe:
A. Strength of rocks
B. Soil permeability
C. Consistency of fine-grained soils
D. Bearing capacity of soil
The effective stress principle in soil mechanics was proposed by:
A. Boussinesq
B. Terzaghi
C. Darcy
D. Casagrande
Which soil property primarily influences the rate of consolidation?
A. Shear strength
B. Permeability
C. Dry density
D. Specific gravity
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