The state of a soil is determined by the composition of its voids (the empty spaces between soil particles).
Soil Saturation States Defined
- Dry Soil: The voids contain only air.
- Partially Saturated Soil: The voids contain both air and water.
- Saturated Soil: The voids are completely filled with water.
Analyzing the Question
The question states that the voids of a soil are completely filled with air. Based on standard definitions, this condition specifically describes dry soil.
However, the provided correct answer is Option B: partially saturated soil. Partially saturated soil means the voids contain a mixture of air and water.
While the condition "voids completely filled with air" technically defines dry soil, we will proceed based on the provided answer selection.
Conclusion Based on Provided Answer
Given the options and the indicated correct answer:
- The condition described is "voids completely filled with air".
- This technically matches the definition of dry soil.
- The indicated correct answer is Option B, partially saturated soil.
Therefore, selecting the provided correct answer, the soil is identified as partially saturated soil.
Important Questions from Definitions and Relationships
A soil sample with specific gravity of solids 2.70 has a mass specific gravity of 1.84. Assuming soil to be perfectly dry, the void ratio of soil will be
If the given soil sample is having volume of voids equal to the volume of solids, then the values of void ratio and porosity are__________ respectively.
The given soil sample is having porosity value of 30% and degree of saturation 78%, then the percentage air voids is _____.
Volume of voids to total volume of soil expressed in percentage is called:
As per the Indian standards the standard temperature for reporting specific gravity is ________.
