Which of the following is a measure of particle size range ?

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Water content of soil can______________?

A. never be greater than 100 % B. take values only from 0 % to 100 % C. be less than 0 % D. be greater than 100 %...

A pycnometer is used to determine_______________?

A. water content and voids ratio B. specific gravity and dry density C. water content and specific gravity D. voids ratio and dry density...

Due to a rise in temperature, the viscosity and the unit weight of the percolating fluid are reduced to 60% and 90% respectively. If other things remain constant, the coefficient of permeability__________________?

A. increases by 25% B. increases by 50% C. increases by 33.3% D. decreases by 33.3%...

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...

Rise of water table in cohesionless soils upto ground surface reduces the net ultimate bearing capacity approximately by________________?

A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 90%...