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Geological Engineering · Q88

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 88

Q88

What geotechnical investigation revealed flaws before the Teton Dam failure?

A.
SPT test
B.
No proper investigation was conducted
Answer
C.
Resistivity survey
D.
DCP test

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Teton Dam collapse was a result of poor geological investigation; evidence shows that seepage paths in volcanic soil and rock were not properly evaluated.