4.2 - Factors Affecting Soil Strength
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Practice Questions
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What happens to soil strength when moisture content increases?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of soil you’re discussing.
What type of strength do cohesive soils primarily rely on?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of clays.
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What is the effect of increased moisture content on soil strength?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens during heavy rains.
Cohesive soils derive their strength mainly from which property?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of clay soils.
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Given a soil with moisture content increasing from 5% to 25%, predict how this will affect its shear strength and potential pavement performance.
💡 Hint: Use your understanding of how saturation influences strength.
Analyze a scenario where a pavement constructed on overconsolidated clay fails under loading. Discuss potential contributing factors and mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider both the soil properties and external influences.
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