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The void ratio is increased by compaction.

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

The void ratio is increased by compaction.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was posed to me during an online exam.

My question is taken from Compaction Introduction in division Compaction of Geotechnical Engineering I

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

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Correct option is (b) False

For explanation: Compaction is a process by which the soil particles are artificially rearranged and packed together in a closer state of contact by mechanical means. This arrangement reduces the porosity of the specimen and hence the voids ratio.

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