2.7.1 - Compressibility
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Define compressibility in relation to soil.
💡 Hint: Think about how a sponge behaves when pressed.
What is the purpose of the One-Dimensional Consolidation Test?
💡 Hint: Consider why engineers need to know about soil behavior under load.
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What is compressibility?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials react to being compressed.
True or False: Peat is considered a highly compressible soil.
💡 Hint: Recall what you've learned about different soil types.
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You are tasked with designing a road over a peat-rich area. Describe the potential compressibility issues and how you would address them.
💡 Hint: Consider stabilization methods and their impact on reducing compressibility.
Calculate the expected compression if the Compression Index (Cc) of a soil is 0.5 and the applied pressure increases by 100 kPa. How much volume change would you expect if the initial void ratio was 0.9?
💡 Hint: Recall the relationships in the compression formulas.
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