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In Abbot Compaction test, the effective height is ____________ cm.

(a) 6

(b) 11.7

(c) 40

(d) 50

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My question is based upon The Dietert, Abbot Compaction Test and Jodhpur Mini Compactor Test in chapter Compaction of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct choice is (c) 40

Explanation: In Abbot Compaction test, the apparatus consists of a metal cylinder that has an effective height of 40 cm. For the Standard Proctor test, the height of the mould is 11.7 cm.

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