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Geological Engineering · Q29

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 29

Q29

In the compaction curve, the peak point represents:

A.
Liquid limit
B.
Optimum moisture content
Answer
C.
Plastic limit
D.
Shear strength

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The peak of the compaction curve indicates the optimum moisture content, which gives the highest dry density.