2 - Soil Compressibility
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Practice Questions
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Define compressibility in soil.
💡 Hint: It relates to how the soil changes under pressure.
What does Terzaghi's analogy help to explain?
💡 Hint: Think of the model with springs and water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'compressibility' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of weight on soil.
True or False: Clay compresses instantly like sand when loaded.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly each soil type responds under load.
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Challenge Problems
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A targeted study on a clay deposit shows that it requires 10 days for a load to reach about 90% consolidation. How does this influence site preparation for a new building?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of constructing before full consolidation.
Design a simple experiment using Terzaghi's model to demonstrate both rapid (sand) and slow (clay) compressibility under identical loads.
💡 Hint: Think about how to measure and document compression over time.
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