Practice Lubrication and Dense Packing - 1.1.5 | 16. Factors affecting Compaction | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the relationship between water content and compacted density?

💡 Hint: Think about how too much water might affect packing.

Question 2

Easy

Define MDD.

💡 Hint: What does 'maximum' imply about density?

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Question 1

What is the maximum density achieved by soil at a specific moisture content called?

  • Optimum Moisture Content
  • Maximum Dry Density
  • Particle Density

💡 Hint: Which option includes 'maximum' and 'density' together?

Question 2

Increasing water content beyond OMC decreases compacted density. True or False?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What happens when too much water is present?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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