Q3
The standard penetration test (SPT) measures:
A.
Soil shear strength
B.
Soil permeability
C.
Soil density
D.
Soil resistance to penetration
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
SPT involves driving a split spoon sampler into the soil and counting the blows required.It estimates soil resistance to penetration and helps assess relative density or consistency.