3.1 - Objectives of Soil Compaction
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What is the main purpose of soil compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how density affects structures.
Name one benefit of reducing permeability through compaction.
💡 Hint: What happens during heavy rains?
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What is one objective of soil compaction?
💡 Hint: Focus on what compaction does to soil properties.
True or False: Reducing permeability is a goal of soil compaction.
💡 Hint: Think about what good compaction prevents in terms of moisture.
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Analyze a case where highway construction failed due to inadequate soil compaction. What were the indicators, and how could it have been prevented?
💡 Hint: Consider how engineering protocols play a role in construction success.
Develop a set of recommendations for a construction project in a cold climate concerning soil compaction practices. Justify your recommendations.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of winter conditions on construction.
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