Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A soil has a bulk density of 1.80 g/cm³ at a water content of 5%. If the void ratio remains constant, its bulk density at a water content of 19% will be
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Choose the correct answer
A
1.98 g/cm³
B
1.88 g/cm³
C
1.80 g/cm³
D
1.70 g/cm³
Correct Answer
B. 1.88 g/cm³
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At constant void ratio, dry density fixed; bulk density increases with water content.
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