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Geological Engineering · Q79

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 79

Q79

Which laboratory test is commonly used to determine the water content of soil?

A.
Pycnometer test
B.
Hydrometer test
C.
Oven-drying method
Answer
D.
Direct shear test

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The oven-drying method is the standard test for determining water content by drying soil at 105-110�C for 24 hours.