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The shear strength for a structural clay from the unconfined compression test is

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For saturated clay, \[ \boxed{ q_u=2c_u } \] or equivalently, \[ \boxed{ c_u=\frac{q_u}{2}. } \]
Updated On: Jul 24, 2026
  • Half the unconfined compression strength
  • Same as the unconfined compression strength
  • Twice the unconfined compression strength
  • Not related to the unconfined compression strength
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The Correct Option is A

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