Question

Which of the following outlet is provided at the base of the tri axial test apparatus?

(a) Cell fluid inlet

(b) Pore water outlet

(c) Drainage outlet

(d) All of the mentioned

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned

To elaborate: Three outlet connections are generally provided through the base of the test apparatus: cell fluid test, pore water outlet from the bottom of the specimen and the drainage outlet from the bottom of the specimen.