Practice Suitability of Methods - 1.3.2 | 16. Factors affecting Compaction | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What happens to compacted density as water content increases up to OMC?

💡 Hint: Remember the point before the optimum.

Question 2

Easy

Define Maximum Dry Density.

💡 Hint: What does it stand for again?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the effect of increasing water content on compacted density up to OMC?

  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Think of how water helps particles connect until a point.

Question 2

True or False: Coarse-grained soils achieve higher density at lower moisture content than fine-grained soils.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the properties of different soil types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction site has both sandy and clay soils. Devise an approach for testing MDD for each type of soil.

💡 Hint: Think of the specific needs of each soil type.

Question 2

Analyze the implications of excessive compaction on fine-grained soils in terms of structural integrity and moisture retention.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when soil particles are too tightly packed.

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