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Geological Engineering · Q35

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 35

Q35

The zero air void line represents:

A.
Saturated soil
Answer
B.
Dry soil
C.
Partially saturated soil
D.
Soil with high air content

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The zero air void line on a compaction curve represents a condition of 100% saturation, with no air in the voids.