- Once answered correctly will UPVOTE!! The primary purpose for determining the moisture-density relationship of a soil isO For compaction controlTo plan for dewatering operationsTo estimate the permeability of a soilFor void ratio determinations

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Chapter5: Soils

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Problem 2RQ: How is the plasticity index of a soil determined?

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