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For better strength and stability, the fine grained soils and coarse grained soils are compacted respectively as

A. dry of OMC and wet of OMC

B. wet of OMC and dry of OMC

C. wet of OMC and wet of OMC

D. dry of OMC and dry of OMC where OMC is optimum moisture content

Answer: Option B


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  1. JaydipSinh Gohil
    JaydipSinh Gohil :
    4 years ago

    Because Permeability is Higher in Dry Of OMC & Lower in Wet of OMC
    Fine Grained Soil = lower permeability
    Coarse Grained Soil = higher permeability

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