1 - LECTURE 25 - Compressibility Properties
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What does the term compressibility refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how a sponge behaves when you press it.
What does the Swelling Index (C) measure?
💡 Hint: Relate it to soil behavior.
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What does compressibility measure?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that squash easily.
The Swelling Index is related to which property?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of soils.
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You have two soil samples: Sample A has a higher swelling index than Sample B. Predict how they would behave under an increase in moisture content and explain the implications for construction.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of swelling on a building's foundation.
Given an e-log σ' plot with points showing a steep slope, what conclusions can be drawn about the compressibility of the represented material?
💡 Hint: Think about how compressible materials can affect structural integrity.
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