Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The shrinkage index in a soil test is equal to
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
liquid limit + plastic limit
B
plastic limit − liquid limit
C
liquid limit − shrinkage limit
D
shrinkage limit − liquid limit
Correct Answer
C. liquid limit − shrinkage limit
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