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For CBR test, the specimens are submerged in water for 4 days before testing.

(a) True

(b) False

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This intriguing question originated from Flexible Pavement in chapter Design of Flexible & Rigid Pavement of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct option is (a) True

To explain I would say: For CBR test, the specimens are submerged in water for 4 days before testing. This is done so as to stimulate the worst moisture conditions in the field.

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