Practice Factors Affecting Permeability - 2.5.2 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.5.2 - Factors Affecting Permeability

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is permeability?

💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through different types of soils.

Question 2

Easy

Which type of soil typically has high permeability: coarse or fine?

💡 Hint: Consider the size of soil grains in relation to water flow.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which soil type has higher permeability?

  • Clay
  • Sand
  • Silt

💡 Hint: Consider the texture of each soil type.

Question 2

True or False: Higher void ratios generally decrease permeability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between void space and water flow.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a drainage system in an area with varying soil types, explaining how each factor affecting permeability will influence your design.

💡 Hint: Identify which soils will need more drainage measures compared to others.

Question 2

Explain how permeability might change with the addition of organic matter in soil. Consider each factor discussed.

💡 Hint: Think about how compost affects the soil texture.

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