6.5 - Activity
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Practice Questions
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Define what is meant by soil activity.
💡 Hint: Think about how clay affects soil behavior.
What does LI stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider the measurement related to moisture in soil.
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What does the Activity of a soil indicate?
💡 Hint: Think of how clay influences swelling.
True or False: A liquefied soil has a Liquidity Index of less than 1.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of fluid states.
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A construction site uses soil with an activity of 1.5 and a fluidity index of 0.3. Discuss potential risks and recommendations regarding construction.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how moisture affects clay behavior.
Given the plasticity index of a soil is 10% with a current water content of 20%, what is its liquidity index and classification? What does this mean for its use in construction?
💡 Hint: Find the WL to apply the formula correctly.
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