Computer · Soil Mechanics
Which of the following statements about using the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) for estimating the bearing capacity of granular soils is correct?
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- 1The SPT N-value is the number of blows required to drive a sampler 60 cm into the soil.
- 2The SPT test is not suitable for granular soils and is used only for clays.
- 3The SPT test directly measures the cohesion of the soil.
- 4Higher SPT N-values generally indicate denser soils with higher bearing capacity.✓
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Higher SPT N-values generally indicate denser soils with higher bearing capacity.
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