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Geological Engineering · Q70

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 70

Q70

The hydrometer analysis is used to determine:

A.
Soil compaction
B.
Soil shear strength
C.
Particle size distribution of fine soils
Answer
D.
Permeability

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Hydrometer analysis is used for fine-grained soils to assess particle size below 0.075 mm using sedimentation principles.