The compressibility of clays is caused due to: – McqOptions

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1.	The compressibility of clays is caused due to:
A.	Expulsion of double layer water from in between the grains
B.	Sliping of particles to new positions of greater density
C.	Bending of particles as elastic sheets
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

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