2.6 - Soil Structure
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Practice Questions
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What are admixtures added to soil for?
💡 Hint: Think about soil stabilization.
How does compaction affect soil density?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between voids and density.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary effect of adding admixtures to soil?
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of admixtures.
True or False: Compaction decreases soil permeability.
💡 Hint: Consider how density relates to flow.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a scenario where soil needs to be compacted for a construction site. Describe the specific steps and considerations for optimal compaction.
💡 Hint: Think about the physics behind compaction and required engineering practices.
Analyze the trade-offs between compacting soil wet of optimum versus dry of optimum concerning shear strength. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the end use of the compacted soil and how this affects your choice.
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