Justify the statement. The type of the soil affects its response under dynamic loading conditions.
Q: What are the consolidation properties of a soil?
A: The consolidation of soil is the mechanical process due to which the soil changes its volume…
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A: The advantages of calcium carbonate in the soil: Calcium carbonate, when added to the soil, not…
Q: Explain the effects of overconsolidation on reducing the compressibility of soil ?
A: Compressibility- It is defined as the ability of soil to change its volume whenever pressure is…
Q: What is (y) veno if SF = 0.80 and (y.) su = 115 pcf? What is the void ratio of this soil in the…
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Q: State an equation for consolidation settlement of a normally consolidated soil?
A: The process by which soil changes its volume with respect of change in pressure is called as soil…
Q: 2- What are the common of the laboratory methods for determining the coefficient of permeability of…
A: Note: As per our guidelines for a multiple question only one question can be solved for other…
Q: Explain the Modulus of Subgrade Reaction and Node Coupling of Soil Effects for Mats ?
A: The term modulus of subgrade reaction is related to the pavement. The modulus of subgrade reaction…
Q: Describe Strength Properties for Analysis—Clay and Mixed Soils.
A: Mechanism of Shear strength:
Q: It affects the consolidation behavior and strength of soil?
A: The increase of applied stress affects the consolidation behaviour and the strength of soil.…
Q: A construction site located at Mu'tah, the soil weighs (1163 kg/LCM) (1661 kg/8CM), and (2077…
A: Given:- The weight of the loose soil volume at the construction site = 1163 kg/LCM The weight of the…
Q: Explain the Testing for Dispersive Clays.
A: Testing on dispersive Clay: Basically 4 laboratory tests are performed on dispersive clays: The…
Q: Define the relative consistency of a cohesive soil in the natural state ?
A: The relative consistency of a cohesive soil within the natural state; The consistency is defined…
Q: Define Undrained elastic modulus of cohesive soils
A: Undrained elastic modulus of cohesive soils:
Q: Why does deposits of clay-mix soils do not experience liquefaction during earthquakes?
A: Soil Liquefaction:- When the earthquake takes place, due to shaking the saturated or partially…
Q: Define Shear Strength of Saturated Cohesive Soils
A: The shear Strength of Saturated Cohesive Soils is defined as the maximum shear stress that the…
Q: What is the difference between Clay and Clay sized non cohesive soils?
A: Clay is a special kind of earth that is formed by the decomposition of rocks through the action of…
Q: Explain the Shearing Strength of Clay Soils.
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Q: What is the specific gravity of the soil?
A: shrinkge limits , v= 25.6 cc , v2 = 15.9cc ,w1 =44g , w2= 30.1g , g has to be find out
Q: The core of an earth dam is to be compacted on the wet side of optimum so as to ensure low…
A: To compress the soil using sheeps foot roller equipment. This can be used to compress the soils…
Q: Define the Hydraulic Conductivity of Cohesive Soil ?
A: Hydraulic conductivity is defined as the ability of the soil to allow water to flow through the void…
Q: Provide a brief description of dispersive clays and the typical construction-related problems known…
A: Dispersive clays is differ from regular clays that are vulnerable to weathering, since they have a…
Q: What is the condition of soil if it is collected below the
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Q: a) What are the typical permeability values for clay and sand, respectively? Discuss how the pore…
A: The permeability or coefficient of permeability can be defined as the rate of flow of water through…
Q: How to determine the modulus of sub-grade reaction (K) of the sub-grade soil ?
A: Modulus of Subgrade Reaction The modulus of subgrade reaction K is a function of the contact…
Q: Discuss experience Unconfined dompressive Strength of Cohesive Soil
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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…
Q: Describe about the Layered Soils Having Different Properties.
A: Properties of layered soil:
Q: Explain the Soil-Structure Interaction.
A: Most of the civil engineering structure involve some type of structural element with direct contact…
Q: A fil area of 200,000 cubic yards (CCY) is being planned for construction. The material used to…
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Q: 1- For a given soil, show that (1+wsat (Gstes)Yw a- Ysat = n b- y = %3D 1+e Wsat
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Q: A footing 3m x 3m is supporting a concentric load of 1100 kN. 1100 kN 1.m SAND 3 Qm 14.8 kN/m 1.m…
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Q: What is the thixotropy phenomenon in clay soils and what causes it?
A: Thixotropy is defined as the phenomenon by which the soil regains a part of its loss strength over a…
Q: one is finer: Soil A or Soil C?
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Q: 11. The soil stiffness could be obtained by carrying out: a.triaxial test b. consolidation test…
A: 11. (a) triaxial test
Q: Define Cohesive Versus Cohesionless Soils
A: Cohesive Soils : It is a type of soil where there is a inter particular attraction, this adds to the…
Q: Describe the principal modes of soil failure.
A: General Shear failure In this method a slight downward motion of the footing begins to develop…
Q: What do you understand by active and passive earth pressure? How will you determine these in clay…
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Q: Describe about the Strength Properties for Analysis—Clay and Mixed Soils.
A: A material 's strength is described as being the greatest stress it can withstand. When the stress…
Q: 1- Why are lighweight structures usually more susceptible to damage from expansive soils?
A: The soils which changes the volume abruptly when there is an increase in moisture content is called…
Q: These equations can be applied for dry soil, except: a) Sre = wGs b) Gsp, /1+ e c) Ms / V d) Ph/1 +…
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Q: Explain the principle of sedimentation of soil particles inwater ?
A: Deposition of sediments is referred to as sedimentation. It happens when particles in suspension…
Q: Define Clay particles.
A: - Clay is a type of soil which is fine grained in nature. - The clay particles are less than 0.002…
Q: What is the upper size limit and lower size limit of gravel soil?
A: The formation of soil is a time-consuming process which takes more number of years to form. The…
Q: Nonrigid analyses are superior because they consider the flexural deflections inthe mat and the…
A: Rigid and Nonrigid methods are developed to design mat foundation. The Rigid method has some…
Q: Describe Shearing Strength of Clay Soils.
A: Concept: The amount of shear stress that the clay soil can withstand is known as its shear strength.…
Q: Q2/ Classify the soil with the following properties according to the USCS Dia.(mm) 2.0 0.84 0.42…
A: Given data L.L=40 P.L=15 Draw the chart
Q: In what type of soils can you perform the consolidated drained test? What shear strength parameters…
A: Consolidated drained test is also called as cd -test . In cd test , drainage is permitted…
Q: Explain about the triaxial results from consolidated–drained (C–D) tests and related strength…
A: A triaxial shear test is a typical technique to quantify the mechanical properties of numerous…
Q: soil is the resistance of which remains constant no matter how much the load placed on it ?
A: Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth's surface and is formed from the weathering of…
Q: For a given soil, show that Y sat Ya sat
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- 4. Is it possible to reach more than 100% relative compaction? Why and Why not?Based on AASHTO, The term ....... is applied when the frame fractions of the soil have a plasticity index of 11 or more. Please answer this asap for upvote. ThanksWhat are the two types of forces that should be considered in equilibrium analysis for soils?
- 16. Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Clays are generally compacted by Vibratory rollers II. Clays are generally compacted by Sheepsfool rollers III. Clays are generally compacted by dynamic compaction IV. Granular soils are generally compacted by static loads V. Granular soils are generally compacted by vibratory loads a 1&11 b. ll only c ll&NV d. ll&NV en&v 17.Al optimum water content, which of the following is not true? a dry density is the maximum b. permeability is the minimum c. porosity is the minimum d. strength is the maximum e None of the above 18. Compacting a clay wet of optimum results in a more flocculated clay fabric b. more strength c. higher shrinkage d. higher permeability e None of the aboveIs it necessary to do stress test of soil in CBR? If so explain in detail about its necessity in brief.PLEASE ANSWER THIS ASAP What is the percentage of sand of Soil B
- (B).Suppose we encountered a poor soil in behria during a house construction. Available options were Pre-loading & Vibro-flotation for improving its bearing capacity. How Pre-loading & vibroflotation would actually be carried out in the field?Calculate % Clay using the following values; a. Weight of soil= 50 g b. HR reading at 40 sec.= 25 c. Temp at 40 sec= 25 oC d. HR at 2 hrs= 16 e. Temp at 2 hrs= 26What are the various combinations of the stress state variables that can be used for anunsaturated soil? Which of these combinations of stress state variable are more practical touse?