Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Mcqs


Q.  With the increase in the amount of compaction energy________________?

a. optimum water content increases but maximum dry density decreases
b. optimum water content decreases but maximum dry density increases
c. both optimum water content and maximum dry density increase
d. both optimum water content and maximum dry density decrease


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