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Geological Engineering · Q76

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 76

Q76

Specific gravity of soil solids is used in calculating:

A.
Plasticity
B.
Dry density
C.
Shear strength
D.
Void ratio
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Specific gravity helps determine dry density by relating mass of solids to volume.It is essential in compaction and classification.