Practice - Soil Type and Classification
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Practice Questions
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What are the two types of soil based on their cohesive properties?
💡 Hint: Think about how they hold together.
Which type of soil is typically plastic?
💡 Hint: Recall which soil type is associated with plasticity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which soil type has strength based on cohesion?
💡 Hint: Think about the plasticity of these soils.
True or False: Cohesionless soils rely solely on moisture content for their strength.
💡 Hint: Recall what gives sands and gravels their strength.
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Challenge Problems
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A project engineer plans to design a pavement over a clay subgrade with a high plasticity index and a sand subgrade. Discuss how the differing soil properties will influence pavement design, including thickness and material considerations.
💡 Hint: Think about the load-bearing capacity of each soil type and how that influences design choices.
Consider a scenario wherein misclassification of clay as sand occurred in an engineering project. Analyze the potential repercussions on pavement performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how strength relationships and environmental factors impact pavement longevity.
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