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Q: Which type of soil is most suitable for construction material?
  • A. Peat
  • B. Bentonite
  • C. Loam
  • D. Humus
Correct Answer: Option C - Loam:– The best soil for construction material due to its composition of silt, sand and clay. It combines the best of all their qualities into the ideal balance for supporting the foundation of structural member. Bentonite:– very soft clay consisting montmoirillonite a fine particles -sized hydrous aluminum sillicate. • Not suitable for construction due to high swelling and shrinkage. Humus:– Top upper layer of soil formed by decomposition of plants and animals etc. It is very useful for agriculture due to its fertility. Peat:– Type of soil deposit containing organic matter at considerable depth.
C. Loam:– The best soil for construction material due to its composition of silt, sand and clay. It combines the best of all their qualities into the ideal balance for supporting the foundation of structural member. Bentonite:– very soft clay consisting montmoirillonite a fine particles -sized hydrous aluminum sillicate. • Not suitable for construction due to high swelling and shrinkage. Humus:– Top upper layer of soil formed by decomposition of plants and animals etc. It is very useful for agriculture due to its fertility. Peat:– Type of soil deposit containing organic matter at considerable depth.

Explanations:

Loam:– The best soil for construction material due to its composition of silt, sand and clay. It combines the best of all their qualities into the ideal balance for supporting the foundation of structural member. Bentonite:– very soft clay consisting montmoirillonite a fine particles -sized hydrous aluminum sillicate. • Not suitable for construction due to high swelling and shrinkage. Humus:– Top upper layer of soil formed by decomposition of plants and animals etc. It is very useful for agriculture due to its fertility. Peat:– Type of soil deposit containing organic matter at considerable depth.