Practice Effect of Water Content - 1.1 | 16. Factors affecting Compaction | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define Maximum Dry Density (MDD).

💡 Hint: Think about how tightly packed the soil can get.

Question 2

Easy

What does OMC stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider the right amount of water needed for maximum packing.

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Question 1

What does the term MDD stand for?

  • Maximum Dry Density
  • Minimum Dry Density
  • Mean Dry Density

💡 Hint: It's the maximum density you want to reach.

Question 2

True or False: OMC is the water content at which soil density starts to decrease.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how density behaves after the optimum point.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the impact of not reaching OMC on a construction site. Discuss potential risks involved.

💡 Hint: Think about how packing influences overall stability.

Question 2

How would you design a study to test the effect of varying water content on soil compaction? Outline the steps.

💡 Hint: Consider the experiment's controls and variables.

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