1.4 - Reasons for the shape of curve
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What is Optimum Moisture Content (OMC)?
💡 Hint: Think about moisture levels and their effects on density.
What happens to the dry density when additional water is added beyond OMC?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of air in the soil.
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What is the purpose of Optimum Moisture Content in soil?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between moisture and soil density.
True or False: MDD is an intrinsic property of all soil types.
💡 Hint: Think about how soil types behave differently under pressure.
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Design a compaction strategy for a new road using clayey soil. Include considerations for OMC and MDD.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between moisture and density.
Analyze why sandy soils behave differently in compaction at various moisture levels compared to clayey soils.
💡 Hint: Consider how water affects density differently across soil types.
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