Plasticity of soil can be determined by using
A. Pycnometer
B. Buoyoucos hydrometer
C. Atterberg's apparatus
D. pH meter
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Plasticity of the soil is the ability of a material to undergo permanent deformation under stress without cracking. Fine-grained soils become plastic as their moisture content is increased, leading to a loss in shear strength and stability.The plasticity of soil can be determined by using Atterberg’s Apparatus. it helps in determining with a series of laboratory tests that classify the properties of silt and clay soils at different moisture contents.
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