Practice Soil Composition - 1.1 | 11. Factors Influencing Shear Strength | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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1.1 - Soil Composition

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define soil composition in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what physical and chemical characteristics define soil.

Question 2

Easy

List two types of soil states.

💡 Hint: Consider how soil might feel or behave.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does soil composition refer to?

  • Only mineral types
  • Various components of soil including minerals
  • grain size
  • and structure
  • Just the size of particles

💡 Hint: Think broadly about all components.

Question 2

True or False: The Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria consider only shear stress.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what factors contribute to failure.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a soil sample's grain size distribution and moisture content, describe how these would impact its shear strength.

💡 Hint: Consider how drainage might affect weight and packing.

Question 2

You have two soils: one very structured and one poorly structured. Predict their behavior under identical loads and discuss the outcomes.

💡 Hint: Think about the concept of stress distribution.

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