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Geological Engineering · Q21

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 21

Q21

Which of the following properties increases with soil compaction?

A.
Porosity
B.
Permeability
C.
Shear strength
D.
Water content
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Shear strength improves as soil particles are packed more tightly during compaction.This enhances contact between particles, increasing internal friction and stability.