2.1.2 - Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main categories of soils in the USCS?
💡 Hint: Think about the size of soil particles.
What does GW stand for in soil classification?
💡 Hint: Consider the grading of gravels.
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What does USCS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider which word describes the grouping system.
True or False: Coarse-grained soils are typically slower to drain than fine-grained soils.
💡 Hint: Recall the differences in grain sizes and drainage.
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Compare and contrast the behaviors of coarse-grained and fine-grained soils in terms of drainage, plasticity, and load-bearing capacity.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each type interacts with water and stress.
Analyze a project scenario involving different soil types: How would the presence of high plasticity clay affect foundation design?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of soil behavior on construction.
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