Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
On a standard compaction curve, the dry density reaches its maximum at the:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Optimum moisture content
B
Liquid limit
C
Plastic limit
D
Shrinkage limit
Correct Answer
A. Optimum moisture content
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Maximum dry density occurs at the optimum moisture content for a given compaction effort.
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