Practice Dry of optimum experiences greater compression. - 7.4 | 17. Effect of Addition of Admixtures | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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7.4 - Dry of optimum experiences greater compression.

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Question 1

Easy

What is an admixture in soil science?

💡 Hint: Think about what improves soil strength.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to soil density during compaction?

💡 Hint: Focus on how packing soil affects it.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of adding admixtures to soil?

  • To increase soil permeability
  • To enhance soil properties
  • To decrease soil density

💡 Hint: Consider what improves soil performance.

Question 2

True or False: Compaction always increases soil permeability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to voids during compaction.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how the addition of lime as an admixture can alter shear strength in clay soils when compacted wet of optimum versus dry of optimum.

💡 Hint: Consider the structural differences caused by moisture levels.

Question 2

Evaluate the effects of compaction on the bearing capacity of a soil with a high clay content under differing moisture levels during construction.

💡 Hint: Focus on the adaptability of the clay’s behavior with moisture changes.

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