5.2 - Soil compacted dry of optimum is more permeable.
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What is permeability in soils?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through the ground.
How does compaction affect voids in soil?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you pack down a sponge.
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Which soil condition allows more permeability?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'P.D.W'.
True or False: All soil types compacted tightly will have the same permeability.
💡 Hint: Consider how sand and clay differ.
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If a construction site has soil compacted dry of optimum, how would you recommend optimizing its drainage system?
💡 Hint: Think about the connection between density and water flow.
Analyze the impact of using finer soil particles for a project with high drainage needs. What would be your concerns?
💡 Hint: Consider how easily water flows through sand versus clay.
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