2.6 - Buoyant Unit Weight
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Practice Questions
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Define buoyant unit weight in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how water affects weight.
What is the formula for determining buoyant unit weight?
💡 Hint: Review the terms involved in defining unit weight.
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What is buoyant unit weight?
💡 Hint: Think about how weight changes when submerged.
True or False: The buoyant unit weight is always less than the dry unit weight.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of water on weight.
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A soil sample weighs 15 kN/m³ in air and 12 kN/m³ in water. Explain how you would determine the buoyant weight and discuss the implications for construction.
💡 Hint: Use the principle of buoyancy.
A construction site has varying saturation levels due to rainfall. Discuss how this might influence the design of a retaining wall.
💡 Hint: Consider how weight and pressure interact under saturated conditions.
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