Question

Shearing resistance can be determined in the laboratory by _________ methods.

(a) 2

(b) 6

(c) 4

(d) 8

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

Origin of the question is Direct Shear Test in division Shear Strength of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) 4

To explain I would say: Shearing resistance can be determined in the laboratory by following four methods

i) Direct shear test

ii) Tri axial shear test

iii) Unconfined shear test

iv) Vane shear test.