1.2.1 - Normally Consolidated Soils
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Define normally consolidated soil.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions under which the soil was formed.
What is preconsolidation pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during compression of soil.
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What is preconsolidation pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider how stress history influences current soil strength.
True or False: Over-consolidated soils have never experienced a stress greater than the present stress.
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to be over-consolidated.
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A site is being prepared for construction. Soil samples show it is normally consolidated. Discuss how this will affect foundation design.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of normally consolidated soils.
You are tasked with assessing a construction site's soil, which shows signs of under-consolidation upon testing. What recommendations would you make?
💡 Hint: Think of methods to stabilize or improve the soil condition.
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