Practice Swelling Index(C ) - 1.3 | 5. Compressibility Properties | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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1.3 - Swelling Index(C )

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Swelling Index measure?

💡 Hint: Think about how soil reacts to pressure.

Question 2

Easy

Define effective stress.

💡 Hint: Consider how stress affects soil strength.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Swelling Index indicate in soil?

  • Compression measure
  • Volumetric change measure
  • Material strength measure

💡 Hint: Think about the volume changes with stress.

Question 2

Effective stress is equal to total stress minus what?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of effective stress.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A geotechnical engineer is evaluating two different clay sites for a large commercial building. Site A has a Swelling Index of 0.1, while Site B has an index of 0.2. Discuss the potential risks and design strategies he should consider for each site.

💡 Hint: Consider design adaptations for each site's swelling potential.

Question 2

Given an e-log σ' plot for a certain clay, the slope changes from steep to flat. What could this indicate about the soil's swelling potential and how should the construction team adjust their approach?

💡 Hint: Think about how slope relates to material performance and adjustments needed in construction.

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