Practice Swelling and Shrinkage Behavior - 2.8 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.8 - Swelling and Shrinkage Behavior

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are expansive soils?

💡 Hint: Think about soils that have high plasticity.

Question 2

Easy

Name one test for swell potential.

💡 Hint: Consider a test that measures swelling without pressure.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of soils swell when wet and shrink when dry?

  • Coarse Soils
  • Expansive Soils
  • Fine-Grained Soils

💡 Hint: Think about soils commonly used in construction.

Question 2

True or False: The Oedometer Test measures the swelling pressure of soils.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the functions of various soil tests.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate a scenario where black cotton soil is causing structural damage to a road. Describe a mitigation plan incorporating both short-term and long-term solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about the factors contributing to swelling and how to manage them.

Question 2

Develop a testing protocol to assess the swelling behavior of a soil sample. Include which tests would be prioritized and why.

💡 Hint: Determine the logical sequence based on the depth of analysis required.

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