What is the essential reason for the difference in behavior of natural clays and other soil types such as silts and sands? 2. Comment on the difference between the shape and size of clay particles compared to other soil types such as silts and sands. Please correct answer

What is the essential reason for the difference in behavior of natural clays and other soil types such as silts and sands? 2. Comment on the difference between the shape and size of clay particles compared to other soil types such as silts and sands. Please correct answer

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.2P

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