Practice Factors affecting Compaction - 1 | 16. Factors affecting Compaction | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is MDD?

💡 Hint: Think about density in relation to water content.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to density beyond OMC?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when more water is added.

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Question 1

What does MDD stand for?

  • Maximum Density Drought
  • Maximum Dry Density
  • Moisture Density Disc

💡 Hint: Focus on the terms used in soil compaction.

Question 2

True or False: Fine-grained soils achieve higher density at lower water content than coarse-grained soils.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Revisit the differences in soil types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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