Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Higher compactive effort generally causes:
Soil MechanicsSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
no change in compaction curve
B
higher void ratio at all water contents
C
lower maximum dry density and higher OMC
D
higher maximum dry density and lower OMC
Correct Answer
D. higher maximum dry density and lower OMC
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Increasing compactive effort packs particles more densely, raising MDD and shifting optimum moisture content downward.
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