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Geological Engineering · Q62

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 62

Q62

What does the term "undisturbed sample" mean in geotechnical investigation?

A.
Sample taken using power auger
B.
Sample removed from surface layer
C.
Sample retaining in-situ structure and moisture
Answer
D.
Sample dried before testing

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
An undisturbed sample maintains the natural structure and water content of the soil, crucial for laboratory analysis of strength, permeability, and compressibility.