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Geological Engineering · Q28

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 28

Q28

Which of the following describes a poorly graded soil?

A.
Wide range of particle sizes
B.
High compaction potential
C.
Mostly uniform particle size
D.
Contains silt and clay
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Poorly graded soil has particles of nearly the same size.It compacts poorly and has high permeability.