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Geological Engineering · Q66

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 66

Q66

In SPT, what does "N-value" represent?

A.
Soil moisture content
B.
Penetration resistance in number of blows
Answer
C.
Settlement rate
D.
Cone resistance

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The N-value in Standard Penetration Test represents the number of blows needed to drive the split spoon sampler 30 cm, indicating soil strength.