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The resistance of the soil with depth is measured by means of a tool known as the _______(a) Seismometer(b) Potentiometer(c) Penetrometer(d) AmmeterThis question was posed to me in an interview.This question is from Site Exploration Methods in division Site Investigation and Ground Techniques of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct OPTION is (c) Penetrometer

For explanation I would SAY: The penetrometer is USED under static or dynamic LOADING which may consist of a sampling spoon, a cone or tool of other shape. The penetrometer is driven in the ground with the help of BLOWS from a 650 N weight falling from a height of 750 mm.



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