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Shrinkage limit is defined as

1. the water content at which the soil shows shearing resistance as the water content is reduced

2.the limit of water content that represents the boundary between plastic and semi-solid state

3.the lowest water content at which soil can still be completely saturated

4.none of the above

Posted Date:-2022-09-27 11:36:09

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