Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Compaction refers to a process by which compression is effected due to
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
expulsion of water from voids
B
shear failure
C
dilatancy
D
reduction of air voids
Correct Answer
D. reduction of air voids
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Compaction expels air voids and increases soil density.
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