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The unconfined compression test is derived from _____________

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The unconfined compression test is derived from _____________

(a) Direct shear test

(b) Vane shear test

(c) Tri axial compression tests

(d) Drained test

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Right choice is (c) Tri axial compression tests

To elaborate: The unconfined compression test is a special case of tri axial compression test due to the absence of confining pressure, the uniaxial test is called the unconfined compression test.

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