1)A ground rod can be buried in a 2 ½ -foot-deep trench only if rock bottom is encounter, and it cannot be driven either vertically or at an angle not exceeding 45 degrees from vertical. a) True b) False 2)Soil resistivity is measured to determine the type of soil conditions, the corrosive effects in the soil, and the gest type of grounding electrode system to install. a) Trueb) False

1)A ground rod can be buried in a 2 ½ -foot-deep trench only if rock bottom is encounter, and it cannot be driven either vertically or at an angle not exceeding 45 degrees from vertical. a) True b) False 2)Soil resistivity is measured to determine the type of soil conditions, the corrosive effects in the soil, and the gest type of grounding electrode system to install. a) Trueb) False

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter13: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

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