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The term "bulking of sand" refers to:

A. Reduction in volume on wetting

B. Increase in weight

C. Increase in volume when dry

D. Increase in volume due to moisture

E. 4

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Bulking is the temporary increase in sand volume when it is moist, due to water films around particles.Important in concrete mix design.

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