The hydrometer method of sedimentation analysis differs from the pipette analysis mainly in_____________?

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If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil is termed as_______________?

A. air entrained soil B. partially saturated soil C. dry soil D. dehydrated soil...

If the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is________________?

A. less than specific gravity of soil B. equal to specific gravity of soil C. greater than specific gravity of soil D. independent of specific gravity of soil...

Effective stress is______________?

A. the stress at particles contact B. a physical parameter that can be measured C. important because it is a function of engineering properties of soil D. all of the above...

With the increase in the amount of compaction energy________________?

A. optimum water content increases but maximum dry density decreases B. optimum water content decreases but maximum dry density increases C. both optimum water content and maximum dry density increase D. both optimum water content and maximum dry density decrease...

Select the incorrect statement ?

A. In a direct shear box test, the plane of shear failure is predetermined B. Better control is achieved on the drainage of the soil in a triaxial compression test C. Stress distribution on the failure plane in the case of triaxial compression test is uniform D. Unconfined compression test can be carried out on … Select the incorrect statement ?Read More...