Question
Download Solution PDFBulking of sand occurs in the moisture content of _____.
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Bulking of sand:
The increase in the volume of sand due to an increase in moisture content is known as the bulking of sand. A film of water is created around the sand particles which forces the particles to get aside from each other and thus the volume is increased.
Bulking of sand is maximum at 4.6 % moisture content.
∴ Maximum moisture content (in percentage) based on the sand is 5%.
Note:
Five to eight percent of the increase in moisture in the sand can increase the volume of sand up to 20 to 40 percent.
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