Question

Why direct shear test is called as unconsolidated test?

Answer 1

This depends on the allowance of the consolidation of the sample or the development of the pore water pressure inside the sample. The test can be performed in three different ways: a)Unconsolidated fast test(Unconsolidated Undrained (UU)): In an unconsolidated undrainedtest the sample is not allowed to drain.

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