1.4 - Effect of Type of Soil
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What type of soil achieves higher density at lower water content?
💡 Hint: Think about soil types with larger particles.
Define fine-grained soil.
💡 Hint: Consider the soil size.
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What type of soil reaches a higher maximum density at lower water content?
💡 Hint: Remember how sand behaves differently from clay.
True or False: Fine-grained soils do not require additional water to achieve maximum density.
💡 Hint: Think about particle size and how water affects them.
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A construction project is planned on a site with varying soil types: sandy soil on one side and clay on the other. Describe the implications for compaction and the strategies that should be adopted for each soil type.
💡 Hint: Consider the essential differences in soil characteristics when developing strategies.
Analyze how the compaction of different soils can impact the stability of a road foundation. What considerations must engineers take when dealing with coarse vs. fine-grained soils?
💡 Hint: Think about how each soil type reacts differently under pressure.
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