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Geological Engineering · Q32

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 32

Q32

The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is performed using which sampler?

A.
Shelby tube
B.
Vane shear tool
C.
Split-spoon sampler
Answer
D.
Auger sampler

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The SPT uses a split-spoon sampler driven into the soil by a hammer, and the number of blows for each 30 cm is recorded as the "N-value".