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Geological Engineering · Q22

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 22

Q22

Which device is commonly used to collect rock cores during drilling?

A.
Auger bit
B.
Split spoon sampler
C.
Core barrel
Answer
D.
Casagrande apparatus

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A core barrel is a cylindrical tool used in rotary drilling to collect intact rock cores for analysis of strength and structure.