Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Mcqs


Q.  In hydrometer analysis for a soil mass______________?

a. both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are additive
b. both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are subtractive
c. meniscus correction is additive and dispersing agent correction is subtractive
d. meniscus correction is subtractive and dispersing agent correction is additive


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