Question

Hand auger can be used for depths up to ________

(a) 7 m

(b) 6 m

(c) 2 m

(d) 10 m

I have been asked this question during an online exam.

This key question is from Method of Site Exploration topic in section Stabilisation of Soils, Site Investigation and Sub – Soil Exploration of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right option is (b) 6 m

The best explanation: Mechanical augers are used for greater depth and Hand augers are used for depth up to 6 m.