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Geological Engineering · Q80

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 80

Q80

In highway construction, expansive soil is problematic due to:

A.
High compressibility
B.
Poor color
C.
High water retention
D.
Volume change with moisture
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Expansive soils swell when wet and shrink when dry, causing cyclic ground movement that damages roads and structures.