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Geological Engineering · Q13

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 13

Q13

What does disturbed soil sample mean?

A.
Sample with natural structure preserved
B.
Sample contaminated by water
C.
Sample without water
D.
Sample where natural structure is not preserved
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
A disturbed sample has lost its original fabric or structure during collection.It is suitable for index tests but not strength or compressibility tests.