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Geological Engineering · Q49

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 49

Q49

The term "plasticity" in soils refers to:

A.
Volume expansion on wetting
B.
Ability to conduct water
C.
Compressibility
D.
Deformation without cracking
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Plasticity is the property that allows soil to deform without cracking or breaking under stress when moist.It's significant in fine-grained soils.