5.6 - Calibration procedure for field use
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What is the placement water content?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of moisture when compacting soil.
Name one type of compaction equipment.
💡 Hint: These equipments are commonly found on construction sites.
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What is the main purpose of field compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to structures built on uncompact soil.
True or False: The Proctor’s needle is used for measuring the temperature of soil.
💡 Hint: Recall what aspects of soil the Proctor's needle interacts with.
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How would you approach a scenario where the soil moisture is consistently below the optimum for compaction? Discuss potential strategies and equipment modifications.
💡 Hint: Think about how moisture affects compaction efficiency.
Imagine you are tasked with designing a construction plan that requires compacting different soil types. Describe your approach and the considerations you would make.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how varying soils can affect compaction techniques used.
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