Question

_______ is a process in which soil particles are artificially rearrange into a close state.

(a) Tension

(b) Compaction

(c) Sway mechanism

(d) Consolidation

I got this question in my homework.

The question is from Compaction Introduction in division Compaction of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Compaction

The explanation is: Compaction is a process by which the soil particles are artificially rearranged and packed together in a closer state of contact by mechanical means. While, consolidation is the natural process of reduction in the voids ratio of the specimen.