Which method is suitable for subsurface investigation in urban areas?
A. Explosive seismic survey
B. Electrical resistivity
C. Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
D. Magnetic survey
Answer: Option C
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The SPT is widely used for assessing subsurface soil consistency and strength in urban construction projects due to its reliability and practicality.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Geology For Construction
What is the most important geological consideration before constructing a dam?
A. Soil fertility
B. Rock type and structure
C. Surface vegetation
D. Proximity to roads
Which test is commonly used to determine rock strength for construction suitability?
A. Permeability test
B. Schmidt hammer test
C. Sieve analysis
D. Vane shear test
What geological structure is most hazardous for tunnel construction?
A. Horizontal bedding
B. Fault zone
C. Anticline fold
D. Massive granite
The unconfined compressive strength of a rock is a measure of its:
A. Tensile strength
B. Load-bearing capacity without lateral support
C. Weathering rate
D. Porosity
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