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Geological Engineering · Q2

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 2

Q2

Which of the following is a non-invasive geophysical method?

A.
Cone penetration test
B.
Standard penetration test
C.
Electrical resistivity method
Answer
D.
Test pit excavation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Electrical resistivity method is a geophysical technique to estimate subsurface profiles without excavation.It is widely used to detect groundwater, voids, and different strata.