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Geological Engineering · Q45

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 45

Q45

The term "disturbed sample" refers to a soil sample:

A.
Collected using electrical resistivity
B.
Where the natural structure is not preserved
Answer
C.
With retained stratification
D.
Free of water

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A disturbed sample has lost its natural structure (fabric), making it unsuitable for certain strength and consolidation tests but still usable for classification.