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Referring to occurrences observed in a typical field or laboratory compression test, explain why a soil mass does not expand to its original volume when loading is released.

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Referring to occurrences observed in a typical field or laboratory compression test, explain why a soil mass does not expand to its original volume when loading is released.

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Compression of soil is defined as a process by which the volume of the soil is decreased by application of an external load.

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