2.5 - Settlement
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of adding admixtures to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about what construction needs.
How does compaction affect voids in soil?
💡 Hint: Compaction means squeezing the soil.
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What is the primary effect of adding stabilizing agents to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about why we use admixtures.
True or False: Compaction increases the void ratio of soil.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens during compaction.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the desired compaction level needed to achieve optimal density in a sandy soil given an existing density of 1.6 g/cm³ and a target of 1.8 g/cm³.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between density and the amount of compaction effort needed.
Discuss the implications of choosing soil compacted wet of optimum versus dry of optimum on a construction project.
💡 Hint: Reflect on balance between immediate stability and long-term settlement.
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