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Geological Engineering · Q61

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 61

Q61

What is the Atterberg limit that defines the boundary between the plastic and liquid states of soil?

A.
Plastic limit
B.
Shrinkage limit
C.
Liquid limit
Answer
D.
Consistency index

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The liquid limit is the water content at which soil changes from a plastic to a liquid state.It is used in soil classification and consistency evaluation.