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Geological Engineering · Q48

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 48

Q48

The swelling pressure in expansive clays is caused by:

A.
Organic content
B.
Capillary action
C.
Absorption of water
D.
Thermal expansion
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Expansive clays absorb water and swell, generating pressure.This affects foundations and pavements.