2.3. Plasticity and Structure of Soil (Shrinkage Limit)

Question 1

the moisture content, in percent, at which the volume of the soil mass ceases to change

Answer 1

Shrinkage Limit

Question 2

T or F. Soil shrinks as moisture is gradually lost from it. With continuing loss of moisture, a stage of equilibrium is reached at which more loss of moisture will result in no further volume change.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Shrinkage Limit: 8.5 - 15

Answer 3

Montmorillonite

Question 4

Shrinkage Limit: 15 - 17

Answer 4

Illite

Question 5

Shrinkage Limit: 25 - 29

Answer 5

Kaolinite

Question 6

the moisture content, in percent, at which the volume of a soil mass ceases to change as it gradually loses moisture

Answer 6

Shrinkage Limit (SL) (ASTM D-427, ASTM D-4943)

Question 7

the moisture content, in percent, at which the volume of the soil mass ceases to change

Answer 7

Shrinkage Limit

Question 8

T or F. Soil shrinks as moisture is gradually lost from it. With continuing loss of moisture, a stage of equilibrium is reached at which more loss of moisture will result in no further volume change.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Shrinkage Limit: 8.5-15

Answer 9

Montmorillonite

Question 10

Shrinkage Limit: 15-17

Answer 10

Illite