For a saturated cohesive soil, a triaxial test yields the

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For a saturated cohesive soil, a triaxial test yields the angle of internal friction (φ) as zero. The conducted test is

1. Consolidated Drained (CD) test
2. Consolidated Undrained (CU) test
3. Unconfined Compression (UC) test
4. Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) test

Correct Option: D

Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) test