Practice Behavior at higher pressure is similar. - 8.2 | 17. Effect of Addition of Admixtures | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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8.2 - Behavior at higher pressure is similar.

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of adding admixtures to soil?

💡 Hint: Think of what we do to improve soil's ability to support structures.

Question 2

Easy

How does compaction affect the density of soil?

💡 Hint: Consider how tightly packed the soil becomes.

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Question 1

What is the role of admixtures in soil?

  • Stabilize soil
  • Increase water retention
  • Decrease density

💡 Hint: Consider what the term 'admixture' implies.

Question 2

True or False: Compacted dry soils have greater shear strength than wet compacted soils.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the impacts of moisture on soil structure.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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