7.3 - Both elastic and consolidation settlements are reduced.
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What is soil compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can compress air in a balloon.
Define elastic settlement.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you temporarily press down a sponge.
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What effect does compaction have on elastic settlement?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens to a sponge when compressed.
True or False: Both elastic and consolidation settlements are reduced by effective soil compaction.
💡 Hint: Think of how packing something tighter changes its space.
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A construction site has densely compacted clay soil. Discuss the implications for elastic and consolidation settlement over time.
💡 Hint: Consider how water content in clay influences density.
Analyze the impact of using an admixture on soil performance in a residential project.
💡 Hint: Think about how adding ingredients changes the properties of dough.
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