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Geological Engineering · Q90

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 90

Q90

What site investigation technique is used for identifying subsurface cavities?

A.
Cone penetration test
B.
Electrical resistivity survey
Answer
C.
Nuclear density test
D.
Proctor compaction test

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Electrical resistivity survey detects variations in underground resistivity, which helps identify voids or cavities like in karst terrain.