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Geological Engineering · Q54

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 54

Q54

In seismic refraction, waves are refracted at interfaces of different:

A.
Electrical resistivity
B.
Soil colors
C.
Seismic velocities
Answer
D.
Moisture contents

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Seismic refraction relies on the change in seismic wave velocities as waves pass through soil or rock layers of varying stiffness or density.