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Geological Engineering · Q129

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 129

Q129

RQD (Rock Quality Designation) is a measure of:

A.
Permeability of soil
B.
Strength of concrete
C.
Quality of rock core samples
Answer
D.
Color of minerals

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
RQD assesses rock mass quality based on percentage of sound rock pieces longer than 10 cm recovered during drilling.