3.6.2 - Core Cutter Method (IS: 2720 Part 29)
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What is the purpose of the Core Cutter Method?
💡 Hint: Think about why density measurement matters in construction.
Name a type of soil that the Core Cutter Method is particularly useful for.
💡 Hint: Consider which soils have adhesive properties.
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What is the Core Cutter Method used to measure?
💡 Hint: Think about soil properties important for construction.
True or False: The Core Cutter Method is accurate for all types of soil.
💡 Hint: Consider which soils the method is intended for.
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A construction site is preparing for a new building on clay soil. Discuss how many core samples should be taken and why, considering variability and potential issues.
💡 Hint: Think about the variability of soil properties in an area.
You performed the Core Cutter Method and found the extracted sample had a weight of 300 grams and a known volume of 150 cm³. Calculate the density and discuss what that implies for construction.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for density.
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