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Geological Engineering · Q69

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 69

Q69

The rebound number in Schmidt hammer test gives an estimate of:

A.
Porosity
B.
UCS
Answer
C.
Moisture content
D.
Elastic strain

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Schmidt rebound hammer provides an indirect measure of uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) based on surface hardness.