Bulking of sand is caused due to

Clay contents

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Air voids

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Viscosity

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Surface moisture

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The correct option is D Surface moisture
Bulking of sand or fine aggregate is the phenomenon of increase in sand volume due to the increase of moisture content. The moisture content in the sand makes thin films around sand particles. Hence, each particle exerts pressure. Thus they move away from each other causing an increase in volume.

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