1.1.1 - Compact Density Behavior
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Practice Questions
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What is Maximum Dry Density (MDD)?
💡 Hint: Focus on what 'maximum' means.
How does increasing water content affect compact density initially?
💡 Hint: Think about the water's role in packing.
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What does MDD stand for?
💡 Hint: It relates to maximum capacity.
True or False: The OMC increases with the amount of compaction.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you compress material.
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Given a scenario where you are tasked to compact sandy soil, which compaction method would you choose and why? Analyze using concepts from the text.
💡 Hint: Consider soil type and moisture levels.
Calculate the impact of increased moisture from 10% to 20% on the compact density. Use provided values for MDD and OMC to illustrate your point.
💡 Hint: Refer to the relationship between water content and density.
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