Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about dry density versus water content is correct?
Soil MechanicsCompactionHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
OMC is independent of compaction effort
B
maximum dry density occurs at optimum moisture content
C
dry density always increases with water content
D
compaction eliminates all air voids
Correct Answer
B. maximum dry density occurs at optimum moisture content
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Compaction curves peak at OMC. Correct option: B.
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