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Geological Engineering · Q11

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 11

Q11

Which property is measured using a Schmidt hammer?

A.
Permeability
B.
Hardness
Answer
C.
Tensile strength
D.
Young�s modulus

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A Schmidt hammer gives a rebound value that indicates the surface hardness of rock, useful for preliminary site investigation.