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Geological Engineering · Q88

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 88

Q88

The plastic limit of a soil is:

A.
Water content at which soil behaves as a liquid
B.
Water content at which soil crumbles when rolled
Answer
C.
Water content at shrinkage start
D.
Water content at complete dryness

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The plastic limit is the lowest water content at which soil remains plastic.It's found by rolling soil threads until they crumble.