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Which of the following tests are essential for designing a foundation on expansive soils?
1. Swelling pressure test
2. Free swell test
3. Estimation of differential free swell
4. Shrinkage limit test
Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 4 only

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1, 2, 3 and 4

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2, 3 and 4 only

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Solution

The correct option is C 1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4

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