Question

If a clay has an air content of 38%, its degree of saturation is ___

• A. 38%
• B. 72%
• C. 62%
• D. 28%

Hint:

The degree of saturation is essential in understanding the moisture content and behavior of soils under different loading conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The degree of saturation can be calculated using the following formula: \[ S = \frac{V_w}{V_v + V_w} \times 100 \] where \( V_w \) is the volume of water and \( V_v \) is the volume of air. Using the air content and water content, the degree of saturation can be calculated. For this case, the degree of saturation is 62%.