2.2 - Grain size and shape
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What is grain size in soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure the size of small objects.
What effect does grain shape have on soil?
💡 Hint: Consider how blocks fit together.
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What is the primary factor that affects soil compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how different sizes fill spaces.
True or False: Round grains typically provide better compaction than angular grains.
💡 Hint: Consider how bricks stack versus marbles.
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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.
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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