Practice Soil with bigger particle size is more permeable. - 5.3 | 17. Effect of Addition of Admixtures | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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5.3 - Soil with bigger particle size is more permeable.

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does permeability refer to in soil?

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly water drains through different soils.

Question 2

Easy

Why do larger soil particles generally allow for better drainage?

💡 Hint: Consider the flow of water through different-sized sand grains.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the effect of larger soil particles on permeability?

  • Increase
  • Decrease
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through gravel versus clay.

Question 2

True or False: Increased compaction always increases permeability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of compressing a sponge.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with constructing a roadway. How would you decide on using a soil with large or small particles? Discuss the trade-offs involved in relation to permeability and compaction.

💡 Hint: Think about the needs of your engineering project.

Question 2

Analyze how different compaction techniques might alter the permeability of a given soil type with larger particles. What experimental approach could you use to quantify this effect?

💡 Hint: Consider lab testing methods like constant head or falling head permeability tests.

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