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Q: Pick up the correct statement from the following.
  • A. Bulking of sand is caused due to formation of a thin film of surface moisture
  • B. Fine sand bulks more than coarse sand
  • C. With 10% moisture content by weight the bulking of sand is increased by 50%
  • D. All options are correct
Correct Answer: Option D - Bulking of sand : It is the increase in the volume of given mass of sand caused by the films of water pushing the sand particles apart is called bulking of sand. • Bulking of sand is caused due to formation of a thin film of surface moisture. • Fine sand bulks more than coarse sand. • With 10% moisture content by weight the bulking of sand is increased by 50%.
D. Bulking of sand : It is the increase in the volume of given mass of sand caused by the films of water pushing the sand particles apart is called bulking of sand. • Bulking of sand is caused due to formation of a thin film of surface moisture. • Fine sand bulks more than coarse sand. • With 10% moisture content by weight the bulking of sand is increased by 50%.

Explanations:

Bulking of sand : It is the increase in the volume of given mass of sand caused by the films of water pushing the sand particles apart is called bulking of sand. • Bulking of sand is caused due to formation of a thin film of surface moisture. • Fine sand bulks more than coarse sand. • With 10% moisture content by weight the bulking of sand is increased by 50%.