The unconfined compressive strength test is most appropriate for:
A. Granular soils
B. Cohesive soils
C. Rock cores
D. Sandy gravels
E. 2
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests are ideal for cohesive soils like clay.These soils can stand without lateral support during testing.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Properties Of Rocks And Soils
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