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The properties of a soil under compaction depend upon _________

(a) Swelling

(b) Placement condition

(c) Water content

(d) Permeability

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This intriguing question originated from Mechanical Stabilisation topic in chapter Stabilisation of Soils, Site Investigation and Sub – Soil Exploration of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right choice is (c) Water content

For explanation: The properties of soil under compaction depend upon the water content, amount of compaction, and the type of compaction.

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