4.3 - Cohesive soils compacted dry of optimum vs. wet.
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What is the effect of compaction on the void ratio of soil?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when air is expelled from the soil.
What type of structure do dry compacted cohesive soils have?
💡 Hint: Remember the arrangement of particles in compacted soils.
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What happens to the shear strength of cohesive soils when compacted dry of optimum?
💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of soil particles.
True or False: Soil compacted wet of optimum experiences less compression than soil compacted dry of optimum.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of moisture during compaction.
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You are assessing a site for a new building on cohesive soil. If it was compacted wet of optimum moisture, what mitigation strategies could you propose to improve soil performance?
💡 Hint: Reflect on ways to improve compacted soil performance under different moisture conditions.
Calculate the expected settlement for two scenarios: soil compacted dry and compacted wet. Define parameters for each scenario and what measurements you'd need.
💡 Hint: Consider factors like initial density and void ratios for your calculations.
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