Question

The split tube used in static cone penetration test, is commonly known as ______________

(a) Split spoon sampler

(b) Split tube sampler

(c) Tube sampler

(d) All of the mentioned

I had been asked this question during an interview.

My doubt is from Bearing Capacity topic in portion Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Split spoon sampler

Explanation: The split tube sampler, used in a test for standard penetration is commonly known as split spoon sampler resting on the bottom of the bore hole which is allowed to sink under its own weight.