A shear vane of 7.5 cm diameter and 11.0 cm length was used to measure the shear strength of soft clay. A torque of 600 kg-cm was required to shear the soil. The vane was then rotated rapidly to cause remoudling of the soil. The torque required in the remoulded state was 200 kg-cm. The shear strength and sensitivity of the soil are respectively.

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A shear vane of 7.5 cm diameter and 11.0 cm
length was used to measure the shear strength
of soft clay. A torque of 600 kg-cm was required
to shear the soil. The vane was then rotated
rapidly to cause remoudling of the soil. The
torque required in the remoulded state was
200 kg-cm. The shear strength and sensitivity of
the soil are respectively.
Transcribed Image Text:A shear vane of 7.5 cm diameter and 11.0 cm length was used to measure the shear strength of soft clay. A torque of 600 kg-cm was required to shear the soil. The vane was then rotated rapidly to cause remoudling of the soil. The torque required in the remoulded state was 200 kg-cm. The shear strength and sensitivity of the soil are respectively.
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