QUESTION: Determine the best answer for the following question: Which of the following is NOT used in classifying the type of soil based on the water content within its void spaces and why? (A) frozen soil (B) dry soil (C) moist soil (partially-saturated soil) (D) saturated soil (fully-saturated soil)

QUESTION: Determine the best answer for the following question: Which of the following is NOT used in classifying the type of soil based on the water content within its void spaces and why? (A) frozen soil (B) dry soil (C) moist soil (partially-saturated soil) (D) saturated soil (fully-saturated soil)

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.12P

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