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Q: Match the type of test (List 1) with the objective of the test (List 2 ). List 1 A- Standard Penetration test B- Hydrometer test C-Proctor test D-Vane test List 2 1-Grain size analysis 2-Shear strength 3- Bearing capacity 4-Compaction
  • A. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
  • B. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  • C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  • D. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
Correct Answer: Option B - Standard Penetration Test -SPT is widely used to get the bearing capacity of soil directly at a certain depth. The consistency of clayey soils can often be estimated from this test. Hydrometer test- Hydrometer method is used to determine the particle or grain size distribution of fine-grained soils passing 75  sieve. The hydrometer measures the specific gravity of the soil suspension at the centre of its bulb. Proctor test-Compaction test of soil is carried out by using Proctor's test to understand compaction characteristics of different soils with change in moisture content. Compaction of soil is the optimum moisture content at which a given soil type becomes most dense and achieve maximum dry density. Vane test-Vane test is a method of measuring the undrained shear strength of a cohesive soil.
B. Standard Penetration Test -SPT is widely used to get the bearing capacity of soil directly at a certain depth. The consistency of clayey soils can often be estimated from this test. Hydrometer test- Hydrometer method is used to determine the particle or grain size distribution of fine-grained soils passing 75  sieve. The hydrometer measures the specific gravity of the soil suspension at the centre of its bulb. Proctor test-Compaction test of soil is carried out by using Proctor's test to understand compaction characteristics of different soils with change in moisture content. Compaction of soil is the optimum moisture content at which a given soil type becomes most dense and achieve maximum dry density. Vane test-Vane test is a method of measuring the undrained shear strength of a cohesive soil.

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Standard Penetration Test -SPT is widely used to get the bearing capacity of soil directly at a certain depth. The consistency of clayey soils can often be estimated from this test. Hydrometer test- Hydrometer method is used to determine the particle or grain size distribution of fine-grained soils passing 75  sieve. The hydrometer measures the specific gravity of the soil suspension at the centre of its bulb. Proctor test-Compaction test of soil is carried out by using Proctor's test to understand compaction characteristics of different soils with change in moisture content. Compaction of soil is the optimum moisture content at which a given soil type becomes most dense and achieve maximum dry density. Vane test-Vane test is a method of measuring the undrained shear strength of a cohesive soil.