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Geological Engineering · Q18

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 18

Q18

What is the purpose of the shrinkage limit test?

A.
To find permeability
B.
To determine plasticity
C.
To identify when soil stops shrinking
Answer
D.
To find optimum moisture content

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The shrinkage limit is the water content below which a soil no longer shrinks upon drying.This test helps in assessing soil volume change behavior.