QA:Classify the soil sample according to USCS depending on the data. Sieve No. % passing L.L - 20% P.L= 12% %3D Dlo 10 100 40 85 200 38

Q: Describe the Dispersive clays.

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

Q: Time let Examine the sedimentary rock and identify its name Rock type

A: Rock type--> sedimentary Detrial Rock name-->Carbonate Cemented conglomerate

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: Rocks that are acidic rocks such as granite used for what purpose of work?

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

Q: Peat or organic soil is the best soil condition to sustain the building system ? True   False

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

Q: Name the various ways of testing for dispersive clays.

A: The dispersive clay can be defined as it is a particular type of soil material in which the clay…

Q: Describe about the Stresses Caused by the Soil Mass.

A: Stresses in a soil mass are essential for its good performance but can be problematic if they exceed…

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: Discuss the importance of soil testing and laboratory analysis in soil mechanics ?

A: The role of soil testing and laboratory analysis is very important in soil mechanics since they…

Q: Define shales.

A: The sedimentary rocks are one of the geological classifications of rocks. The sedimentary rocks are…

Q: Explain the formation of residual soil.

A: Pedogenesis: Basically, the process of soil formation is known as Pedogenesis.  And the formation of…

Q: What is the state or nature of the water immediately surrounding a clay particle?

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

Q: Why Silts and clays are considered fine-grained soil?

A: The particle of the soil which passes through the 75 microns or 0.075 mm size of the sieve is called…

Q: Explain the concept of soil stabilization and common stabilizing agents used in civil engineering.

A: Ground hardening is a technique applied in civil engineering to improve soil’s mechanical properties…