1.3 - Swelling Index(C )
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What does the Swelling Index measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil reacts to pressure.
Define effective stress.
💡 Hint: Consider how stress affects soil strength.
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What does the Swelling Index indicate in soil?
💡 Hint: Think about the volume changes with stress.
Effective stress is equal to total stress minus what?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of effective stress.
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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.
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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