Geological Engineering · Q52

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 52

Q52

Compaction improves soil by:

A.

Reducing density

B.

Increasing permeability

C.

Increasing voids

D.

Increasing shear strength

Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Compaction increases shear strength and stability by reducing air voids and densifying the soil mass.

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