7 - Effect on Settlement
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What is compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can make soil denser.
How does increased density affect settlement?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a sponge when it is compressed.
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What happens to soil density during compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can make soil denser.
True or False: Compacted soil always experiences more settlement than loose soil.
💡 Hint: Consider how density influences settlement.
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Given the moisture content and density of soil samples, calculate the expected settlement in terms of elastic and consolidation components for compaction conditions.
💡 Hint: Refer to the principles of effective stress in soil mechanics.
Conduct a case study evaluation of a building project where soil compaction was improperly managed. Analyze the potential settlement issues and recommend solutions based on compaction principles.
💡 Hint: Look into admixed stabilizing agents to overcome compaction issues.
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