AASHTO T296
Full Name
AASHTO T296 – Standard Method of Test for Unconsolidated, Undrained Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soils in Triaxial Compression
Scope
This test method covers the determination of unconsolidated strength and stress-strain relationships for a cylindrical specimen of either an undisturbed or remolded cohesive soil sheared undrained in compression at a constant rate of axial deformation (strain controlled).
T208 is a related test method to this standard, although not as controlled.
Keywords
effective stress; pore pressure; shear strength; strength envelope; total stress; unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression test