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Geological Engineering · Q40

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 40

Q40

Which of the following is a dynamic penetration test?

A.
Vane shear test
B.
SPT (Standard Penetration Test)
Answer
C.
CPT (Cone Penetration Test)
D.
Pressuremeter test

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The SPT is a dynamic test where a hammer is used to drive the sampler into the soil and record blow counts.