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GATE 2019 Soil Mechanics Quiz 3

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Question 1

Deposit with flocculated structure is formed when

Question 2

Compaction by vibratory roller is the best method of compaction in case of

Question 3

In a compaction test, G, w, S and e represent the specific gravity, water content, degree of saturation and void ratio of the soil sample, respectively. If represents the unit weight of water and respectively the dry unit weight of the soil, the equation for zero air voids line is

Question 4

The in-situ void ratio of a granular soil deposit is 0.50. The maximum and minimum void ratio of the soil were determined to be 0.75 and 0.35, GS = 2.67. Determine the relative density and relative compaction (in %).

Question 5

For cohesive soils, with increasing compactive effort, the optimum moisture content

Question 6

Following statements are made on compacted soils, wherein DS stands for the soils compacted on dry side of optimum moisture content and WS stands for the soils compacted on wet side of optimum moisture content. Identify the incorrect statement.
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