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Geological Engineering · Q64

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 64

Q64

The term "bulking of sand" refers to:

A.
Reduction in volume on wetting
B.
Increase in weight
C.
Increase in volume when dry
D.
Increase in volume due to moisture
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Bulking is the temporary increase in sand volume when it is moist, due to water films around particles.Important in concrete mix design.