Q5
Which tool is used to recover undisturbed soil samples?
A.
Split-spoon sampler
B.
Auger
C.
Shelby tube
AnswerD.
DCP
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Shelby tube is thin-walled and pushed into the soil to collect undisturbed samples.Such samples are essential for lab testing of shear strength and compressibility.