1.1.6 - Effects After OMC
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What does OMC stand for?
💡 Hint: It's the moisture level at which soil is densest.
How does water affect compacted density up to OMC?
💡 Hint: Think about the lubrication of soil particles.
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What happens to the compacted density as water content increases beyond OMC?
💡 Hint: Think about how excess water alters soil interaction.
True or False: MDD is achieved at OMC.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions we covered.
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Assess how a construction site’s geographical features might impact the soil's OMC and MDD, taking into account rainfall patterns and material availability.
💡 Hint: Think about the interplay between moisture and soil composition.
Devise strategies for the optimal compaction process when integrating recycled materials into a site, focusing on achieving MDD with varied moisture types.
💡 Hint: Consider both properties of the recycled material and its interaction with the native soil.
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