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The compaction reduces _________

(a) strength

(b) stability

(c) air voids

(d) dry density

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This interesting question is from Compaction Introduction topic in section Compaction of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (c) air voids

The best explanation: When the soil is compacted, it reduces the voids ratio and also its porosity. Hence the sir voids are reduced by the compaction process. The compaction increases the strength, stability and the dry density of the specimen.

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