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Geological Engineering · Q81

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 81

Q81

Which property is determined by a Proctor test?

A.
Soil bearing capacity
B.
Compaction characteristics
Answer
C.
Permeability
D.
Shear strength

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Proctor test determines the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of a soil for compaction.