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Geological Engineering · Q28

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 28

Q28

Which one of these is a static penetration test?

A.
Cone penetration test (CPT)
Answer
B.
Standard penetration test (SPT)
C.
Vane shear test
D.
Plate load test

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The CPT involves pressing a cone into the ground at a constant rate.It is a static penetration test used to determine soil resistance and stratigraphy.