1 - COMPACTION
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Practice Questions
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What is compaction in soil mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of air in soil.
What does OMC stand for?
💡 Hint: It relates to how wet soil needs to be for effective compaction.
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What is the main purpose of compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about soil's physical properties.
True or False: OMC is the moisture content that minimizes soil density.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at OMC.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction site uses different moisture levels for compaction. Describe the consequences of using very dry vs. very wet soil in terms of compaction and stability.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the soil structure in both conditions.
Create a scenario where OMC could vary significantly. Discuss how it would affect the compaction process.
💡 Hint: Consider soil type and environmental factors like rainfall.
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