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Geological Engineering · Q69

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 69

Q69

A well-graded soil is one that:

A.
Has uniform grain size
B.
Contains mostly silt
C.
Has a wide range of particle sizes
Answer
D.
Is poorly compacted

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Well-graded soil contains a wide distribution of particle sizes, allowing better compaction and strength.