2.1 - Density
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What is the purpose of adding admixtures to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how we change materials for better performance.
Define density in the context of soil.
💡 Hint: Relate it to the concept of compaction.
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What does adding admixtures to soil do?
💡 Hint: Think of their purpose in construction.
True or False: Increased compaction always results in lower shear strength.
💡 Hint: Review how particle interactions change.
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Evaluate the impact of adding 10% lime to a clay soil's properties after compaction.
💡 Hint: Consider how lime might change the particle size distributions and cohesion.
Compare the performance of a dry compacted soil versus a wet compacted soil in a foundational application.
💡 Hint: Focus on how moisture content alters soil behavior under stress.
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