Three common soil sampling tools along with their sizes are given below. Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding the samples. Sampler Outside diameter Inside diameter Split spoon 2 inch 1.375 inch 2" Shelby tube 2 inch 1.875 inch 3" Shelby tube 3 inch 2.875 inch Area ratio of split spoon sampler is 52.73% Correct Option Area ratio for 2" Shelby tube sampler is 12.11% Correct Option Area ratio for 3" Shelby tube sampler is 8.16% Correct Option Best tool to use in terms of degree of disturbance is 3" Shelby tube sampler

Three common soil sampling tools along with their sizes are given below. Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding the samples. Sampler Outside diameter Inside diameter Split spoon 2 inch 1.375 inch 2" Shelby tube 2 inch 1.875 inch 3" Shelby tube 3 inch 2.875 inch Area ratio of split spoon sampler is 52.73% Correct Option Area ratio for 2" Shelby tube sampler is 12.11% Correct Option Area ratio for 3" Shelby tube sampler is 8.16% Correct Option Best tool to use in terms of degree of disturbance is 3" Shelby tube sampler

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter17: Subsoil Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.2P

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