Question:

For soft sensitive soil, the area ratio of sampler ______

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Recommended area ratio: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Soft sensitive soil} &\le 10\%\\ \text{General undisturbed sampling} &\le 20\% \end{aligned} } \]
Updated On: Jul 23, 2026
  • Should not exceed \(20\%\)
  • Should not exceed \(10\%\)
  • Should not exceed \(15\%\)
  • Should not exceed \(40\%\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Recall the definition of area ratio. The area ratio of a sampler is \[ A_r=\frac{D_o^2-D_i^2}{D_i^2}\times100\% \] where - \(D_o\) = Outside diameter of cutting edge - \(D_i\) = Inside diameter of cutting edge

Step 2: Recall the recommended value. For obtaining undisturbed samples of soft sensitive soils, the sampler should have a small area ratio. The recommended value is \[ \boxed{A_r\le10\%} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{(B)} \] is the correct answer.
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