The mass specific gravity of a fully saturated specimen of clay having a water content of 36% is 1.86. On oven drying, the mass specific gravity drops to 1.72. The specific gravity of clay will be:
A. 1.42
B. 1.89
C. 2.24
D. 2.69
Answer:D
The mass specific gravity of a fully saturated specimen of clay having a water content of 36% is 1.86. On oven drying, the mass specific gravity drops to 1.72. The specific gravity of clay will be:
A. 1.42 B. 1.89 C. 2.24 D. 2.69