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In Dutch cone test, the base of cone is ____________ cm in diameter.

(a) 3.6

(b) 4.6

(c) 5.6

(d) 6.6

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My question is based upon Geophysical Methods topic in portion Stabilisation of Soils, Site Investigation and Sub – Soil Exploration of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct option is (a) 3.6

Best explanation: In Dutch cone test, the base of cone has a cross-sectional area of 10 cm^2. The base of cone in Dutch cone test is 3.6 cm in diameter. The cone is carried at the lower end of the steel driving rod.

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