Multiple choice

During a CBR test, the load sustained by a remolded soil specimen at 5.0 mm penetration is 50 kg. The CBR value of the soil will be

  1. 10.0%

  2. 5.0%

  3. 3.6%

  4. 2.4%

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D Correct answer
Explanation

 $\text{Standard load for 5 mm penetration is 2055 kg.}$

$$\therefore \hspace{1cm} \text{CBR at 5 mm penetration}\\ = \frac{50}{2055} \times 100 = 2.433\% $$