Group I enlists in-situ field tests carried out for soil exploration, while Group II provides a list of parameters for sub-soil strength characterization. Match the type of tests with the characterization parameters.

Group I
P. Pressuremeter Test (PMT)
Q. Static Cone Penetration Test (SCP

Question

Group I enlists in-situ field tests carried out for soil exploration, while Group II provides a list of parameters for sub-soil strength characterization. Match the type of tests with the characterization parameters.

Group I
P. Pressuremeter Test (PMT)
Q. Static Cone Penetration Test (SCPT)
R. Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
S. Vane Shear Test (VST)

Group II
1. Menard's modulus (Eₘ)
2. Number of blows (N)
3. Skin resistance (f_c)
4. Undrained cohesion (c_u)

Accepted Answer

P - 1; Q - 3; R - 2; S - 4. The Pressuremeter Test (PMT) measures the Menard's modulus (Eₘ), which reflects the soil's elastic properties; the Static Cone Penetration Test (SCPT) assesses skin resistance (f_c) to evaluate soil strength; the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) provides the number of blows (N) indicating soil density; and the Vane Shear Test (VST) determines the undrained cohesion (c_u) of cohesive soils.

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