The Atterberg limits are applicable only to:
A. Coarse-grained soils
B. Sandy soils
C. Silty and clayey soils
D. Gravels
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Atterberg limits are relevant for fine-grained soils like silts and clays because they define changes in soil consistency with water content.They are not applicable to coarse-grained soils which don't exhibit plastic behavior.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Soil Mechanics
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