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
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Shilpasahu said:
10 years ago
Vermiculite means?
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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Srinu said:
9 years ago
Clay soil mainly consists of montmorillonite only.
Jay said:
8 years ago
Yes, Right @Srinu.
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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Rajashekhar said:
8 years ago
Black cotton soil contains more montmorillonite but its kind of clay.
Abhishek pal said:
7 years ago
Montmorillonite is the high plasticity and clay is also highly plasticity. So answer B is correct (montmorillonite).
Ravi said:
6 years ago
Only B is correct.
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