2.8 - Swelling and Shrinkage Behavior
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Practice Questions
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What are expansive soils?
💡 Hint: Think about soils that have high plasticity.
Name one test for swell potential.
💡 Hint: Consider a test that measures swelling without pressure.
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What type of soils swell when wet and shrink when dry?
💡 Hint: Think about soils commonly used in construction.
True or False: The Oedometer Test measures the swelling pressure of soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the functions of various soil tests.
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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.
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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