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Geological Engineering · Q102

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 102

Q102

What is the N-value in standard penetration testing?

A.
Number of boring tools
B.
Depth of borehole
C.
Number of blows for 30 cm penetration
Answer
D.
Soil density

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
N-value is the total number of hammer blows required to drive the sampler 30 cm into the soil after the initial seating blow.