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With reference to coarse-grained soils, what type of particle structure is susceptible to having large volume changes occur?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter4: Soil Classification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.2P: In AASHTO, which group are the following soils likely to fall into? a. A well graded gravel with...

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