Table 4. Comparison of Shrinkage limit and optimum moisture content R.D. Shrinkage limit Optimum moisture content 42.50 14.50 17.70 45.00 13.00 16.00 47.50 11.42 24.20 50.00 17.29 12.50 52.50 13.51 11.00 55.00 17.37 13.70 57.50 19.02 17.60 60.00 14.98 17.30