4 - Influence on Shear strength
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What is shear strength?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil supports structures.
What effect does compaction have on a soil's density?
💡 Hint: Remember how packing affects a bag of soil.
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How does compaction affect shear strength?
💡 Hint: Think about how tightly packed soil resists sliding.
True or False: A drier clay soil compacted will have lower shear strength.
💡 Hint: Consider how water affects structure.
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Design a study to measure the effect of compaction on shear strength across different soil types and moisture levels.
💡 Hint: Consider controlled variables and measurement techniques.
Evaluate how shear strength changes in relation to construction projects in varying moisture conditions.
💡 Hint: What examples of failure can you find?
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