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10 - Effect on Pore Pressure

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is pore pressure?

💡 Hint: Think about what fills the space between soil particles.

Question 2

Easy

Does dry compaction or wet compaction typically have lower pore pressure?

💡 Hint: Consider how moisture affects the soil.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the impact of compaction moisture on pore pressure in clayey soils?

  • More pore pressure with dry compaction
  • Less pore pressure with dry compaction
  • No impact on pore pressure

💡 Hint: Think about how compaction affects fluid pressure in soil.

Question 2

True or False: At high strains, pore pressure effects are significantly different for soils compacted dry versus wet.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how strain influences soil behavior.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

In a construction project, a clayey site has been identified to build a foundation. If the soil is compacted at optimum moisture, predict and discuss the implication of pore pressure behavior during heavy rains post-construction.

💡 Hint: Consider how adding water affects the existing pore pressure.

Question 2

Analyze the effects of over-compaction in clay soils and its potential correlation with pore pressure changes. Discuss these effects at low versus high strain.

💡 Hint: Focus on how compaction relates to both pressure and moisture levels.

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