5.2.3 - Sedimentation Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of sedimentation analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about soil properties.
What instrument is used to measure density in sedimentation analysis?
💡 Hint: It's a tool that helps measure fluid density.
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What type of soil is sedimentation analysis primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to small particles in water.
True or False: The hydrometer is used to measure the size of soil particles directly.
💡 Hint: What does the hydrometer actually measure?
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Given a hypothetical soil sample, how would you interpret a grain-size distribution curve showing a steep slope at the finer end?
💡 Hint: What does the slope indicate about particle size proportions?
Evaluate the impact of a well-graded soil versus a uniformly graded soil in the context of foundation stability.
💡 Hint: Think about how different particle sizes affect stability.
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