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Explain all the modes of occurrence of water in the soil. Also,explain shrink, swell, bulking of sand and Frost action w.r.t soilmechanics (how it impacts or effects structures)

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There are four types of water present in soil 1Gravitational waterThis water is present in soil mass due to external rainfall or precipitation In this case the surface layer of soil gets partially saturated 2Capillary waterThis water is present in soil    See Answer
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