Define the factors which cause the compressibility of clays?

Q: Problem 3: For a sandstone reservoir, calculate the water saturation if the porosity (Ø) is (20 %),…

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Q: : using the British Method, design a Concrete mix for a foundation with a specified characteristic…

A: The steps involved are : a) calculation of water-cement ratio(w/c) from curves b) estimate water…

Q: Define Dispersive clays.

A: Dispersive clays are defined as the soils that can be easily removed by the flow of water.…

Q: volume of cement equal to*

A: Given : Weight of cement = 200  W/C ratio = 0.5 Volume of cement = ?

Q: Which of the following represents hardest grade of bitumen?

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Q: Explain the types of lime commonly used to stabilize fine-grained soil ?

A: Soil stabilization is a method applied to improve the soil various property such as: increase in…

Q: the soil if the building life is expected to be 45 years. Report your answer to thre Coefficient of…

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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: What visual properties can frequently be used to distinguish between acidic rocks and basic rocks?

A: Following are the properties of acidic rocks: It contains more than 65% of silica. It is light in…

Q: An explanation of the void ratio and permeability relationship

A: Given data  Void ratio  Permeability  To be discussed  Relationship between these two

Q: Why does deformation occur in the soil?

A: Whenever any type of construction occurs, it has to be resting on the soil beneath it. So the soil…

Q: What volume of solid material is present in one cubic meter of sandstone if the porosity is 20% ?

A: Given, Porosity (η) = 20% or 0.20

Q: calculate the suitability number and comment it as backfill material for soil having following grain…

A: Suitability  number for Rating backfill has been defined by Brown in 1976, which is given as: S =…