Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 1 (Q.No. 42)
42.
The clay soil mainly consists of
Kaolinites .
Montomorillonite
Illites
Vermiculite
All the above.
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Ravi said:   6 years ago
Only B is correct.

Abhishek pal said:   7 years ago
Montmorillonite is the high plasticity and clay is also highly plasticity. So answer B is correct (montmorillonite).

Rajashekhar said:   8 years ago
Black cotton soil contains more montmorillonite but its kind of clay.

Ravikumar said:   8 years ago
Clay soil contains all of the above minerals, but depending upon the mineral present in the clay, it may swell more or less. For example, if clay contains montmorillonite mineral, clay has more swelling nature.
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Jay said:   8 years ago
Yes, Right @Srinu.

Srinu said:   9 years ago
Clay soil mainly consists of montmorillonite only.

Vyshnavi said:   9 years ago
Vermiculite is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral. It undergoes significant expansion when heated. Vermiculite mines currently exist in Russia, South Africa, China, and Brazil.
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Shilpasahu said:   9 years ago
Vermiculite means?

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