5 - Effect of compaction on permeability
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Practice Questions
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What is the effect of increased dry density on soil permeability?
💡 Hint: Think about how much space water has to pass through.
Does larger particle size impact soil permeability?
💡 Hint: Consider the path water has to take through the soil.
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What effect does increasing the dry density of a soil have on its permeability?
💡 Hint: Consider how compactness influences water flow.
True or False: Soils compacted wet of optimum are generally more permeable than those compacted dry of optimum.
💡 Hint: Think about how moisture interacts with soil structure.
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Evaluate the relationship between soil type, particle size, and compaction effects on permeability in a future construction project.
💡 Hint: Focus on optimizing soil selection based on permeability needs.
Design a compacted soil layer for a drainage system, considering moisture conditions and expected particle sizes.
💡 Hint: Think about the moisture levels and expected load.
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