3.7 - Compaction of Different Soil Types
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Practice Questions
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What type of roller is best suited for compacting granular soils?
💡 Hint: Think about how these rollers work.
What is OMC?
💡 Hint: Consider why moisture matters in soil compaction.
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What should be the water content for the best compaction of granular soils?
💡 Hint: Consider how water influences particle interaction.
Cohesive soils can be effectively compacted using which equipment?
💡 Hint: Think of how cohesive soils behave when compacted.
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Design a soil compaction plan for a new road that will involve both granular and cohesive soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of each soil type in your plan.
Analyze a situation where an engineering project used compaction on expansive soils without stabilization. Discuss potential outcomes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the risks associated with not adjusting the compaction techniques.
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