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The unconfined compression test is commonly used to determine the unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils. It involves compressing a soil sample between two platens without lateral confinement. This test is appropriate for saturated cohesive soils but not dry sands or crumbly clays. The test apparatus includes a loading device to apply axial loads and measure deformations. Loads are applied at a controlled strain rate until failure or 20% axial strain is reached. The maximum stress is taken as the
- Author
- Rajat Kotwal
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- EN