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Geological Engineering · Q32

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 32

Q32

What is the primary concern of constructing on expansive clay?

A.
High permeability
B.
Chemical weathering
C.
Volume change with moisture
Answer
D.
Grain size variation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Expansive clays swell when wet and shrink when dry, causing structural damage through ground movement.