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Q: Explain the difference between soil compression and consolidation.

A: Difference between compression and consolidation:

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Q: A contractor applied for a contract of supplying and compacting sub-base for a proposed road in Al…

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Q: If a loading test was conducted as a quality control test for one of the stone columns constructed…

A: It is given that loading test was conducted as a quality control test for one of the stone columns…

Q: For the given slump380mm and maximum size of coarse aggregate=19mm determine the The minimum…

A: Given, Slump =80 mm Maximum size of coarse aggregate= 19 mm

Q: Explain how the compressibility (consolidation) characteristics of a clay soil may be examined in…

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Q: How does the deformation results in the soil?

A: Deformation in the soil is defined as the condition during which distortion or change in the soil…

Q: Does cohesion  present in clays ? Explain the properties of clay ?

A: The soil is formed by means of  Decomposition of organic matter Weathering of rocks  Physical…

Q: what type lf clay is used in the foundry industry

A: It is asked to explain what type of material(clay) is used in foundry industry. So it comes under…

Q: If overburden material was of a highly compressible nature, what would be the best course of action…

A: Answer If Soil is highly compressible in nature it will affect the foundation of the dam due to…

Q: 3. Why andesites are undesirable as crushed stone aggregates.

A: the secondary products of andesite influence greatly its mechanical properties they have bad effect…

Q: age Please round to the nearest One (i.e., 1). Calculate the compacted cubic yards per hour if a…

A: We Have to find compacted cubic yard and poor operating condition in given problem.

Q: A building is constructed on a soft saturated clay foundation soil, and it is estimated that the…

A: Given that: Final consolidation: ∆H=500 mmConsolidation afte 5 months, ∆h1=150 mm

Q: What would be the difference between the strain on urban soils and those found in rural areas

A: Context: Strain on urban and rural soils.

Q: Question 2 The main difference between compaction and consolidation is that consolidation happens…

A: True Compation means immediate removial of air and water from soil presend in pores Consolidation is…

Q: Discuss Rill erosion and how it can be reduced

A: Question : Discuss Rill erosion and how it can be reduced .

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Q: Question 3 Which one of the following is not considered as the consolidation properties of soils?…

A: The soil has to handle the different types of loads. Some of these loads are applied for a short…

Q: Which class of mixture would you use for building foundations and why? Choose between, Class AA,…

A: Class AA: class AA concrete mix has high compressive strength about 4000 psi, and is used for…

Q: If you have 3/4-inch NMAS with a dry rodded unit weight of 93 lb/ft^3,a fineness modulus of 2.5 for…

A: Nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) = 3/4-inchDry rodded unit weight = 93 lb/ft^3Fineness modulus…

Q: Base course aggregate has a target dry density of 1917 Kg/m3  in place. It will be laid down and…

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Q: A timber column is loaded as shown in Figure 1(a). Plot the resultant stress distribution across the…

A: To determine the stress diagram across the cross-section for the column as shown. The…

Q: Explain the significance of consolidation to minimize soil strength related problems

A: Consolidation: The compression of saturated soil under the application of steady static pressure is…

Q: What are the forms in which clay is found?.

A: Solution: Clay minerals are basically form under the limited range of the condition of geology.The…

Q: Explain the events that take place when a saturated clay soil undergoes consolidation.

A: The consolidation of the saturated clay soil is unique and easily characterised due to the presence…

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Q: Explain the concept of normal consolidated ratio (NCR) AND over consolidated ratio (OCR) with…

A: Soil consolidation refers to the mechanical cycle by which soil changes volume steadily because of…

Q: Improving soft soil characteristics using vacuum consolidation applications and advantages.

A: It is one of the methods of improving soft clayey deposits. It consists of a system of vertical…

Q: Question For a certain loading condition, a saturated clay layer undergoes 40% consolidation in a…

A: Given data- A saturated clay layer- Consolidation=40%, Time period t=178 days, To Find- The…

Q: Explain the triaxial findings of consolidated–drained (C–D) tests and the corresponding strength…

A: A cylindrical core soil or rock sample is subjected to a triaxial test to ascertain its shear…

Q: Classify the following soils using the Unified soil classification system. Give group ymbols and…

A: Step1:Look at the % passing through sieve no 200=86 >50%⇒COARSE GRAINED SOIL

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Q: Explain the importance of determination of the swelling index ?

A: The term swelling index is related to soil.

Q: What effect does it have on the consolidation behavior and soil strength?

A: Introduction:  Increased applied stress affects the soil's consolidation behavior and strength. The…

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Q: i. How do you perform slump test? How do we improve our slump?

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Q: Briefly describe the three forms clay can be found in with supporting examples.

A: Clay are generally form when rock comes in contact with water, air, and strem. There are two types…