2.8.2 - Swell Potential Testing
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What does the Free Swell Index measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil when it gets wet.
Explain what an oedometer test is.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when soil is placed in a container with pressure applied.
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What does the Free Swell Index indicate about soil?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens to soil with moisture.
True or False: An oedometer test measures the compressibility of soil.
💡 Hint: Consider what the main purpose of the oedometer is.
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A soil sample has a Free Swell Index of 120%. Discuss the engineering implications for a highway project over this area.
💡 Hint: Think about water management and pavement design strategies.
Given two different soils: one with high swelling pressure and one with low, describe how their selection for a commercial building pad would differ based on swell tests.
💡 Hint: Consider how each soil's properties affect construction methods.
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