The angle of orientation of the spheres in the maximum possible voids ratio is ______

Civil Engineering : Soil Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)

90Â°

75Â°

60Â°

40Â°

Correct Answer : 90Â°

Explanation : The soil will have maximum possible voids when the soil grains are arranged in a cubical array of spheres. In a cubical array, the angle of orientation α = 90°.

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None of the above

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