37.1.4 - Void Ratio
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What does a high void ratio indicate about soil packing?
💡 Hint: Think about how much space is taken up by voids.
What is the formula for void ratio?
💡 Hint: Consider the parts of the soil sample.
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What does a higher void ratio indicate about soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how much space is occupied by air in the soil.
True or False: A high void ratio reduces the risk of liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during seismic loading.
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A site is assessed with a soil void ratio of 0.9. During a seismic event, what mitigation strategies should be considered?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between void ratio and liquefaction risk.
If a soil sample with a void ratio of 1.3 experiences cyclic loading, how does this impact pore pressure and effective stress?
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of excess pore water and effective stress in cyclic loading.
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