1.3.1 - Characteristics Influencing Dry Density
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What is Maximum Dry Density (MDD)?
💡 Hint: It's the maximum achievable density needed for compacted soil.
Name one effect of increased water content on dry density.
💡 Hint: Think about MDD and OMC.
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What is the effect of increasing water content up to OMC on dry density?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between moisture and density.
True or False: Compactive effort has a linear relationship with MDD.
💡 Hint: Think about varying soil types and compaction methods.
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A construction site requires a soil density of 1.9 g/cm³. Given that the MDD of the soil is 2.0 g/cm³ at 15% moisture, how would you adjust the moisture to achieve the desired density?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between moisture levels and density.
You are tasked with choosing a compaction method for a project involving both coarse and fine-grained soils. How would you approach selecting the appropriate techniques?
💡 Hint: Consider the attributes of each soil type and how they interact with compaction methods.
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