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The term density index ID is used for cohesion-less soil only.

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asked Feb 8, 2022 in Geotechnical Engineering I by Sophia (102k points)

The term density index ID is used for cohesion-less soil only.

(a) True

(b) False

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Oliver (727k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Sophia

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The correct choice is (a) True

To explain I would say: The term density index ID is not applicable to cohesive soil because of uncertainties in the laboratory determination of the voids ratio in the loosest state of the soil (emax).

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