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Geological Engineering · Q67

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 67

Q67

The main reason for performing laboratory soil tests after field sampling is to:

A.
Identify vegetation
B.
Reduce construction cost
C.
Determine detailed engineering properties
Answer
D.
Remove impurities

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Laboratory tests are essential to assess engineering properties like permeability, shear strength, and compressibility, which influence design decisions.