9 - Effect on Soil Structure
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Practice Questions
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What is an admixture?
💡 Hint: Think about materials used in construction.
How does compaction affect soil density?
💡 Hint: Consider how air in soil can affect its weight.
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What is the main purpose of adding admixtures to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about the functions of admixtures in construction.
True or False: Compacted soil is always less permeable than uncompacted soil.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between voids and permeability.
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Given a scenario where a construction site has poorly compacted soil, predict the long-term implications on building integrity.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between soil stability and building integrity.
Analyze the effects of both dry and wet compaction on a hypothetical clayey soil's performance during heavy rainfall.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how moisture impacts soil strength in different compaction scenarios.
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