Definition of Shrinkage limit (SL)

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Shrinkage limit (SL)

The term 'Shrinkage limit (SL)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The maximum water content at which a reduction in water content will not cause a decrease in volume of the soil mass'.

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