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Geological Engineering · Q22

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 22

Q22

What is the major engineering concern with expansive soils?

A.
High permeability
B.
High strength
C.
Volume changes
D.
High density
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Expansive soils swell when wet and shrink when dry, causing volume changes.This can damage foundations, pavements, and other structures.