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Geological Engineering · Q11

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 11

Q11

Which parameter is NOT directly assessed in a geotechnical investigation?

A.
Soil permeability
B.
Soil fertility
Answer
C.
Shear strength
D.
Bearing capacity

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Soil fertility relates to agriculture and is not relevant to geotechnical design.Investigations focus on strength, compressibility, and permeability.