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Geological Engineering · Q51

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 51

Q51

What does RQD stand for in geotechnical investigations?

A.
Relative Quality Depth
B.
Rock Quality Designation
Answer
C.
Rock Quantification Data
D.
Recovered Quality Density

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
RQD or Rock Quality Designation quantifies rock mass quality by measuring the percentage of intact core lengths over 10 cm from a drill run.