8.2 - Behavior at higher pressure is similar.
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What is the primary purpose of adding admixtures to soil?
💡 Hint: Think of what we do to improve soil's ability to support structures.
How does compaction affect the density of soil?
💡 Hint: Consider how tightly packed the soil becomes.
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What is the role of admixtures in soil?
💡 Hint: Consider what the term 'admixture' implies.
True or False: Compacted dry soils have greater shear strength than wet compacted soils.
💡 Hint: Recall the impacts of moisture on soil structure.
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Consider a construction site where wet-cement soil is used, leading to unexpected settlements. Analyze the compaction methods that could have been applied and their expected outcomes if dry methods were used instead.
💡 Hint: Explore the differences between dry and wet methods.
A geotechnical engineer finds that a clayey soil exhibits high pore pressures during excavation. What methods can the engineer implement to lower these pore pressures effectively?
💡 Hint: Identify techniques related to moisture management.
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