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Geological Engineering · Q77

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 77

Q77

Which method is used to obtain high-quality rock core samples?

A.
Standard penetration test
B.
Vane shear test
C.
Rotary core drilling
Answer
D.
Plate load test

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rotary core drilling involves rotating a hollow drill bit to cut and retrieve continuous cylindrical rock samples called cores.