7.4 - Dry of optimum experiences greater compression.
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What is an admixture in soil science?
💡 Hint: Think about what improves soil strength.
What happens to soil density during compaction?
💡 Hint: Focus on how packing soil affects it.
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What is the primary purpose of adding admixtures to soil?
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True or False: Compaction always increases soil permeability.
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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.
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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