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Geological Engineering · Q37

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 37

Q37

Which property increases with an increase in compactive effort?

A.
Porosity
B.
Moisture content
C.
Dry density
Answer
D.
Permeability

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dry density increases with greater compactive effort because particles are packed more closely together.