Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The bulking of sand is due to
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Choose the correct answer
A
increase in distance between particles caused by surface tension of moisture
B
swelling of air in voids
C
viscous effect of moisture
D
none of the above
Correct Answer
A. increase in distance between particles caused by surface tension of moisture
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Moisture films create surface tension and separate sand grains, increasing apparent volume
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