Practice Under Revision - 6 | 21. Characteristics of the compactor | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is a compactor?

💡 Hint: Think about what equipment is used in construction.

Question 2 Easy

Name one soil characteristic that affects compaction.

💡 Hint: Consider what properties of soil can change how well it packs.

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Question 1

What factor does not affect the effectiveness of a compactor?

Mass
Water Content
Color of the Compactor

💡 Hint: Think about what properties within soil and machinery influence outcomes.

Question 2

True or False: A higher number of compactor passes always guarantees better compaction.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how many times you have to do something to see a difference.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction team is using a compactor to prepare a site for a road. They opt for lifts that are too thick. What complications might arise from this decision, and how would it impact the overall compaction?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when layers are not compacted cleanly and evenly.

Challenge 2 Hard

You’re tasked with selecting a compactor for a project involving loose, sandy soil. What factors will you consider to ensure optimum compaction and why?

💡 Hint: Think about how each property either helps or hinders compaction.

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