Practice Initial Stages of Compression - 1.4 | 3. Compression of Fine Grained Soil | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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1.4 - Initial Stages of Compression

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is effective stress in soil mechanics?

💡 Hint: Think about what portion of stress actually acts on the soil structure.

Question 2

Easy

Describe what happens to soil when it is unloaded from point C.

💡 Hint: Consider how unloading affects the soil structure.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of the virgin compression curve?

  • It shows initial minor compression
  • It represents maximum compression under normal conditions
  • It shows no compression effects

💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'virgin' and its meaning in this context.

Question 2

True or False: Permanent strain is reversible.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the soil when it unloads.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A soil sample undergoes a loading test where it initially maintains a void ratio of 0.5. After reaching peak stress, it unloads and takes on a new void ratio of 0.6. Calculate the permanent strain.

💡 Hint: Remember, permanent strain shows the irreversible change; voids increase here.

Question 2

During a construction project, a site displayed signs of soil hysteresis. Describe the probable causes and how to mitigate issues.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of past soil conditions and moisture.

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