A Shelby tube is typically used to obtain:
A. Disturbed clay samples
B. Undisturbed cohesive soil samples
C. Rock cores
D. Groundwater samples
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A Shelby tube is a thin-walled, seamless tube used to collect undisturbed samples from cohesive soils, important for lab strength and consolidation testing.Related Questions on Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration
What is the primary objective of site investigation in geotechnical engineering?
A. Cost estimation
B. Material procurement
C. Determination of soil and rock properties
D. Project scheduling
Which of the following is a non-invasive geophysical method?
A. Cone penetration test
B. Standard penetration test
C. Electrical resistivity method
D. Test pit excavation
The standard penetration test (SPT) measures:
A. Soil shear strength
B. Soil permeability
C. Soil density
D. Soil resistance to penetration
What does a borehole log provide?
A. List of equipment used
B. Weather data
C. Subsurface profile and material description
D. Project cost

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