What does the plasticity index (PI) represent?
A. Difference between shrinkage and liquid limits
B. Soil permeability range
C. Soil compaction ratio
D. Range of water content where soil is plastic
E. 4
A. Difference between shrinkage and liquid limits
B. Soil permeability range
C. Soil compaction ratio
D. Range of water content where soil is plastic
E. 4
Which factor most significantly affects the bearing capacity of soil?
A. Soil color
B. Water table
C. Grain size and density
D. Soil pH
E. 3
Which property of soil is evaluated using a triaxial test?
A. Plasticity
B. Permeability
C. Shear strength
D. Specific gravity
E. 3
Which rock type is generally considered strongest in engineering applications?
A. Shale
B. Granite
C. Limestone
D. Sandstone
E. 2
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