The unconfined compressive strength of a saturated clay is 64 kPa. The value of cohesion factor for the clay is: 

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  1. 8 kPa
  2. 16 kPa
  3. 32 kPa
  4. 64 kPa

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Option 3 : 32 kPa
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Concept:

The unconfined strength (qu) for pure clay soil (C-soil);

\(q_u=2C \)

Where qu = unconfined compressive strength, and C = cohesion or cohesive strength of clay (C-soil).

Calculation:

Given

Unconfined compressive strength of a clay (qu) = 64 kPa

64 = 2C

C = 32 kPa

Cohesion or cohesive strength of clay (C) = 32 kPa

Hence option (3) is the correct answer.

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