1.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What does compaction do to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to air pockets in soil.
Define Optimum Moisture Content.
💡 Hint: What does the term 'optimum' suggest?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of soil compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of denser soil.
True or False: Higher moisture beyond OMC increases the dry density.
💡 Hint: Consider the sweet spot in moisture content.
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Challenge Problems
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A contractor believes that increasing moisture content beyond OMC will help achieve stronger soil for a road. Discuss the validity of this approach.
💡 Hint: Refer back to how excess moisture affects soil behavior.
Compare the effects of compaction in clayey versus sandy soils, focusing on their moisture behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about how different soil types interact with water.
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