The bulking of sand is due to

The increase in space between the particles caused the surface tension effect or moisture

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The swelling of air in voids

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The viscous effect of moisture

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None of the above

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The correct option is A The increase in space between the particles caused the surface tension effect or moisture
Bulking of sand is the increase total volume of moist fine aggregate over the same dry mass.

Surface tension in the moisture holds particles apart

Caused when moved in a damp condition.

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