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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define dry unit weight.
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure soil weight.
Question 2
Easy
What is a void ratio?
💡 Hint: Consider the space versus the solids in the soil.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does dry unit weight measure?
- Weight of soil solids
- Weight of soil plus water
- Weight of air in soil
💡 Hint: Think about what 'dry' refers to.
Question 2
True or False: Porosity and void ratio provide the same information.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Evaluate how each term is defined.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A soil sample has a dry unit weight of 1400 kg/m³ and a moisture content of 25%. How much weight does 1 m³ of this soil have when saturated?
💡 Hint: Consider how moisture content modifies the weight.
Question 2
How does an increase in air voids affect the dry unit weight of soil?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between solids and voids.
Challenge and get performance evaluation