2.7 - Pore Pressure
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Practice Questions
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Define pore pressure in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about where water sits in the soil.
What happens when soil is compacted dry of optimum?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of moisture in soil density.
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What is pore pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts in soil.
Does compacting clayey soil dry of optimum lead to more pore water pressure compared to wet of optimum?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between moisture and pore pressure.
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Design a soil compaction strategy for a construction project in an area with high groundwater levels. Discuss how you would manage pore pressure during this process.
💡 Hint: Consider the techniques you learned about managing moisture.
Evaluate the impact of excessive pore pressure in a case where a building foundation failed. What key factors should have been monitored?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the traits of stable versus unstable soils.
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