Q59
Which property of soil is critical for assessing liquefaction potential?
A.
Plasticity index
B.
Grain size
C.
Permeability
D.
Density
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Density (especially relative density in sands) affects how likely soil is to lose strength and stiffness during seismic shaking, leading to liquefaction.