Explain the formation of transported soil.

Q: Explain the stresses applied to the soil sample during the triaxial test.  How do we apply confining…

A: Triaxial Test Principal- The soil specimen is subjected to three compressive stress in mutually…

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…

Q: How to recognize different types of soil structure ?

A: There are five major classes of structure seen in soils : 1. Platy 2. Prismatic 3. Columnar 4.…

Q: The property of soil which enables it to resist shear stress is called:   A. Cohesion B.…

A: Explanation:Cohesion is the component of shear strength of a soil that is independent of…

Q: Describe the Dispersive clays.

A: Dispersive clays vary from ordinary clays which are erosion resistant since their relative content…

Q: How important is it to classify soil? Explain your answer

A: For any construction , the type of soil present in the land plays a major role. From the  foundation…

Q: How does the unit weight of soils affect parameters such as shear strength and consolidation in…

A: unit weight can be defined as the weight of soil in existing condition to the total volume of soil.

Q: What are the degree of consolidation of soil and the average degree of consolidation of soil layer

A: Consolidation: The compression of saturated soil under a steady static pressure is known as…

Q: SITUATION: A 3-layer soil has the following properties from top to bottom: Obtain the equivalent…

A: Using relationKH=K1H1+K2H2+K3H3H1+H2+H3

Q: The indicative properties of soil types A, B, and C were determined as follows: soil cil soil b 35%…

A: Soil ASoil B Soil CProperties49 %35%60%Liquid limit26%20%28%plasticity limit35%25%43% % Of…

Q: Define the concept of Swelling of Clay?

A: The clay particles are cohesive soil that carries charges on the surface. The clay particles are…

Q: 4. What is the porosity of a soil having a void ratio of 1.234? Round off to two decimal places.

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Q: A clay layer has consolidated in 5 years. The secondary compression in the next 7 years is 40 mm.…

A: Given, tp = 5 years ∆t = 7 years

Q: Discuss about the Bearing capacity of layered soil ?

A: The ultimate bearing capacity of strip footings in homogeneous soils is generally estimated by…

Q: 4.17 The term "clay" can be used in two different ways. Describe the two meanings of this term? 4.18…

A: 4.17  The term clay can be used as a rock term and also as a particle size term in mechanical…

Q: How do you identify a rock in the field to see whether they metamorphic? igneous, sedimentary or are

A: Whenever molten material (magma or lava) cools and hardens, igneous rocks develop. Sedimentary rocks…

Q: Soil deposits have been piled up on top of each through the hardening process which can be best…

A: Explanation-  Igneous rock formation takes place when magma from volcanoes or deep in earth crust…

Q: What relationship exists between permeability and void ratio for given soil? Explain.

A: The permeability of a soil depends on the size of voids ( void ratio). As there is increase in water…

Q: Define about Aeolian Soil Deposits ?

A: Solution: Aeolian Soil Deposit refers to the soil particles that are generally transported by the…

Q: Explain about the Field capacity of soil ?

A: Field capacity is the water remaining in the soil after it saturated and allowed to drain  for one…

Q: Explain the interlocking behavior of sand and its effects on the stress-strain behavior of sand?

A: Soil is one of the most dubious, variable, and uncertain materials which shows the wide variation of…

Q: Explain the Water holding capacity of soil ?

A: Water holding capacity of soil is the capacity of the soil to hold the water for the use of crop. If…

Q: 2. What Is the void ratio for a soil where the voids represent 30% of the total volume.

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Q: Explain the Two terms, void ratio and porosity. Also express a relationship between the volumes in a…

A: Void ratio : Its is defined as the ratio of volume of void in soil to the volume of solids in soil.…

Q: EXPLAIN, "soil behaving as a homogenous and isotropic elastic body"

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Q: Explain Conditions for submerged soil.

A: We know the bulk unit weight of soil: If the soil has achieved a degree of saturation 100%.

Q: What are the reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt?

A: The reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt are : 1- Clay particles are smaller…

Q: In your own opinion, why is there a need to determine whether the soil structure was naturally made…

A: The soil structure: The soil texture and soil structure have the greatest influence on pore space in…

Q: i. Describe how changes in the mean normal stress affect the sign and magnitude of the excess pore…

A: i. How changes in the mean normal stress affect the sign and magnitude of the excess pore water…

Q: Why does the Highly plastic clays are not recommended for use?

A: The measure of plasticity of soil is termed as plasticity index. When the plasticity index is higher…

Q: Bedding is one of the most prominent features of sedimentary rocks. Would you expect a difference in…

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Q: cally cover all the engineering aspects of Clay

A: Clay soil is a dense soil that benefits from abundant nutrients. In the winter, clay soils are wet…

Q: A clay layer will take approximately 15 years to consolidate to 90%. Q: What will be the time in…

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Q: Explain the Application to Transported Soil Deposits.

A: Transported soils are those materials from which they were transferred originally, by gravity, wind,…