Q60
The shrinkage limit of soil is defined as the:
A.
Water content below which soil shrinks
AnswerB.
Lowest moisture content before cracking
C.
Water content at plastic state
D.
Moisture content at maximum volume
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Shrinkage limit is the lowest moisture content at which a soil can be dried without further volume reduction.Below this, no more shrinkage occurs.