The shrinkage limit of a clay is 22%, its natural moisture content is 34.7%, and its specific gravity is 2.65. The percentage decrease to be expected in a unit volume of clay if the moisture content is reduced to 19.8% is

The shrinkage limit of a clay is 22%, its natural moisture content is 34.7%, and its specific gravity is 2.65. The percentage decrease to be expected in a unit volume of clay if the moisture content is reduced to 19.8% is

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The shrinkage limit of a clay is 22%, its natural moisture content is
34.7%, and its specific gravity is 2.65. The percentage decrease to
be expected in a unit volume of clay if the moisture content is
reduced to 19.8% is

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