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Discussion Forum : Concrete Technology - Section 2 (Q.No. 28)

Concrete Technology

28.

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

Bulking of sand is caused due to formation of a thin film of surface moisture

Fine sand bulks more than coarse sand

With 10% moisture content by weight, the bulking of sand is increased by 50%.

The volume of fully saturated sand, is equal to the volume of dry and loose sand

All the above.

Answer: Option

Explanation:

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Discussion:

12 comments Page 2 of 2.

Fazil said: 10 years ago

Can anyone please explain statement B?

Ajit said: 1 decade ago

I think C is the incorrect answer because sand can't bulking more than 35% with 5% moisture content.

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