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The type of boring method that can be used for both rock and soils are ________

(a) Shell boring

(b) Wash boring

(c) Auger boring

(d) Rotary boring

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I'm obligated to ask this question of Method of Site Exploration in chapter Stabilisation of Soils, Site Investigation and Sub – Soil Exploration of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right answer is (d) Rotary boring

To explain I would say: Rotary boring or rotary drilling is a very fast method of advancing hole in both rocks and soil by drill rod.

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