The engineering behaviour of clay is essentially different from that of a sand at the same void ratio. Which one of the following is not responsible for this behaviour? Select your answer A Particle size and shape Specific surface area Soluble salts D Cation exchange capacity

The engineering behaviour of clay is essentially different from that of a sand at the same void ratio. Which one of the following is not responsible for this behaviour? Select your answer A Particle size and shape Specific surface area Soluble salts D Cation exchange capacity

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.11P

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The engineering behaviour of clay is essentially different from that of a sand at the same
void ratio. Which one of the following is not responsible for this behaviour?
Select your answer
A
Particle size and shape
В
Specific surface area
C
Soluble salts
D
Cation exchange capacity

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