1.1.5 - Lubrication and Dense Packing
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Practice Questions
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What is the relationship between water content and compacted density?
💡 Hint: Think about how too much water might affect packing.
Define MDD.
💡 Hint: What does 'maximum' imply about density?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum density achieved by soil at a specific moisture content called?
💡 Hint: Which option includes 'maximum' and 'density' together?
Increasing water content beyond OMC decreases compacted density. True or False?
💡 Hint: What happens when too much water is present?
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Challenge Problems
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Given two soil types, coarse gravel and fine clay, design a compaction strategy for a construction project site considering their moisture requirements.
💡 Hint: Consider their compacting densities and moisture needs.
Assess how varying compaction efforts can lead to different MDDs in a grading project. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: What happens if you switch from a basic compactor to a heavy-duty one?
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