Q.4 (25 marks): Rectangular footing as shown in the figure. Determined the increment in vertical stress under points (A) for depth of 4m. 8.0 m 200 kPa 2.0 m 100 kPa 4.0 m 2.0 m

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A: Preheating is the process of preparing an oven prior to the analysis. When an oven is preheated, it…

Q: 4. Classify each of the following materials by the AASHTO & USCS classification methods: % Passing…

A: Solution: Soil#1:  AASHTO classification: No. 200 = 70 > 35% A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7 LL = 65 > 41%…

Q: Referring to the attraction that typically exists between water and clay particles, what is adsorbed…

A: The water is held in the diffuse double layer of the clay particle is called absorbed water or…

Q: Relationship Between Particle Size Analysis and Moisture Content.

A: The particle size analysis is used for the gradation and classification of the soil for the…

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A: The rocks are the hard and solidified strata available on the surface of earth. The main supply of…

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A: Bulk density is defined as the ratio of the mass of the particles to the total volume of the…

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A: Peat or organic soil refers to soil that is predominantly composed of decomposed organic matter,…

Q: Q30: Discuss the different types of defects in the soil masses (150 - 250 words).

A: Different types of defects in soil masses.

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Q: The length in bottom is 350 mm not 250

A: Answer  Given section is divided into 3 parts as shown below  Part 1 has rectangular area A1 =…

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A: Given: Sieve size  %passing 50 100 37.5 100 28 89 20 73 14 72 5 51 2 25 0.425 15…

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A: It is very important to determine the moisture content of the construction material for following…

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A: Note: As this question has asked in the civil engineering queue. So we will answer this question by…

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Q: Explain the Capillary Rise in Soil.

A: Capillarity is the primary force allowing the soil to retain water and to regulate its movement.

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Q: If we use more or less amount of water than consistency limit, what will happen?

A: Let us discuss the effect of water addition on consistency limit on step 2.

Q: Define shrinkage limit. What is the water content above and below shrinkage limit.

A: These limits are given by atterberg.

Q: Explain the factors contributing to soil liquefaction?

A: Soil liquefaction, the temporary loss of strength and stiffness by saturated soil due to increased…

Q: A fence has a dimension of 6 meters and 10 meters high including the portion below normal grade…

A: Given data:- The dimension of the fence is, A =6m×10m

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A: Frost heaving of soil is defined as the phenomenon during which the soil mass swells up in upward…

Q: Define Soil Gases and Liquids.

A: Soil gases are the gases found in the air space between soil components. The primary soil gases…

Q: Describe Frost Heave in Soils.

A: The two critical frost actions in the soil are the frost heave and the frost boil. Frost heave is…

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Q: Discuss the different types of defects in the soil masses (150 - 250 words).

A: In soil mechanics, various types of defects or…

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A: thickness of branch canal lining is mostly 50mm .

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A: Various types of Soil water are  1- Structural water 2- Adsorbed water 3- Capillary water 4- Free or…

Q: Describe the the process used to determine soil moisture content.

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A: Sand contains pores that allow it to absorb water. The sand's absorbency, or water retaining…

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Q: Describe the methods of soil mixing.

A: Soil intermixture consists of exploitation specially designed augers or special tools to…

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