2 - Characteristics of the soil
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Practice Questions
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Define the initial density of soil.
💡 Hint: Consider weight relative to volume.
What does grain size in soil refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how small or large soil pieces can be.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does initial density refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on soil characteristics related to support.
True or False: Grain shape has no influence on soil compaction.
💡 Hint: Think about how pieces fit together.
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Given a construction scenario where water inflow increases soil saturation, predict how this affects load-bearing capacity and compaction methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the analogy of adding water to sandcastle builds.
Analyze a site with poorly graded soil and suggest appropriate engineering solutions to enhance its compactability.
💡 Hint: Think about how mixing ingredients in baking can change the final product.
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