Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Plastic limit is determined by rolling soil threads to about 3 mm diameter.
Soil MechanicsGeotechnical Engineering and FoundationMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
sieve shaking
B
plate load
C
3 mm thread method
D
compression test
Correct Answer
C. 3 mm thread method
Why is this the answer?
Plastic limit is reached when threads crumble near 3 mm diameter.
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