36.1.2.5 - Structure and compaction
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What is permeability in relation to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through different types of soil.
Name a factor that affects soil permeability.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water flow with very small vs. larger particles.
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What does permeability depend on?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through sand versus syrup.
True or False: Compaction increases soil permeability.
💡 Hint: If you imagine squeezing soil, what happens to the gaps where water can flow?
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Calculate the permeability of a soil sample if the flow occurs at 2 m/s and the cross-sectional area is 1 m². What is the hydraulic gradient if the head difference is 4 meters?
💡 Hint: What will you do with the flow rate and head difference?
Discuss why understanding compaction is important for groundwater management in urban development.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in areas with high-density construction compared to open fields.
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