1 - Factors affecting Compaction
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What is MDD?
💡 Hint: Think about density in relation to water content.
What happens to density beyond OMC?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when more water is added.
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What does MDD stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the terms used in soil compaction.
True or False: Fine-grained soils achieve higher density at lower water content than coarse-grained soils.
💡 Hint: Revisit the differences in soil types.
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A construction site has three soil types: clay, sandy, and gravel. Create a compaction approach for an optimal foundation considering the unique properties.
💡 Hint: Look into how each soil responds to moisture and compactive efforts.
Explain the consequences of improper compaction leading to structural failure, citing real-world examples.
💡 Hint: Think about famous constructions that have collapsed due to compaction issues.
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