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Geological Engineering · Q22

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 22

Q22

Which type of soil has negligible cohesion?

A.
Gravel
Answer
B.
Clay
C.
Organic soil
D.
Loam

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Gravel is a coarse-grained soil with no cohesion.It derives strength primarily from interparticle friction.