Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The optimum moisture content of a soil is 17%. Its specific gravity is 2.68. The theoretical maximum dry density of the soil corresponding to zero air voids at optimum water content is
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Choose the correct answer
A
1.84 g/cm³
B
-00 g/cm²
C
3.68 g/cm³
D
1.5 g/cm³
Correct Answer
D. 1.5 g/cm³
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Use zero-air-void relation γd = Gγw/(1+wG); official key D
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