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Geological Engineering · Q71

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 71

Q71

The moisture content at which soil begins to crumble when rolled into threads is:

A.
Liquid limit
B.
Plastic limit
Answer
C.
Shrinkage limit
D.
Field capacity

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Plastic limit is the lowest moisture content at which soil remains plastic and can be rolled into 3 mm threads without crumbling.