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35.
A clay sample has a void ratio of 0.54 in dry state. The specific gravity of soil solids is 2.7. What is the shrinkage limit of the soil ?
8.5%
10.0%
17.0%
20.0%
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Prasenjit said:   8 years ago
Here, Ws=e/G.

B.Singh said:   3 years ago
Shrinkage limit (Ws) = void ratio/specific gravity = e/G.
0.54/2.7 = 0.20,
= 0.20 * 100 = 20%.
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