Practice Grain size and shape - 2.2 | 21. Characteristics of the compactor | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is grain size in soil?

💡 Hint: Think about how we measure the size of small objects.

Question 2

Easy

What effect does grain shape have on soil?

💡 Hint: Consider how blocks fit together.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary factor that affects soil compaction?

  • Grain Size
  • Color
  • Organic Matter

💡 Hint: Think about how different sizes fill spaces.

Question 2

True or False: Round grains typically provide better compaction than angular grains.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how bricks stack versus marbles.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a soil sample of varying grain sizes, predict how this might affect its compaction properties in a construction project.

💡 Hint: Consider how an assortment of marble sizes changes a container's fill.

Question 2

Explain how the combination of grain shape and water content could affect a construction site’s soil analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about the wet sand’s ability to hold a castle shape.

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