19. Which of the following clay mineral has a range of liquid limit between 100-800%? A. Illite B. Montmorillonite C. Kaolinite 20. True or False The presence of silt contributes to the plasticity of the soil. 21 The liquid limit of soil change depending on the amount and type of minerals present in it.

19. Which of the following clay mineral has a range of liquid limit between 100-800%? A. Illite B. Montmorillonite C. Kaolinite 20. True or False The presence of silt contributes to the plasticity of the soil. 21 The liquid limit of soil change depending on the amount and type of minerals present in it.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter11: Ground Improvement

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