What type of sampler is used to sample granular soils for laboratory testing?

Q: Particle size analyses were carried out on two soils-Soil A and Soil B-and the particle size…

A: Given: Particle size distribution curve of two soils A and B Atterberg limits are as follows…

Q: Describe the Acceleration of the Soil Improvement Process.

A: The soil improvement processes are as follows: Dry soil mixing: It is a ground improvement technique…

Q: What are the inherent difference between In-Situ soil testing and Laboratory test

A: Context: In-situ vs laboratory testing

Q: Why do we have to trim the soil sample in undisturbed soil carefully using the soil lathe? What are…

A: Undisturbed Soil Sample:  Here natural properties and structure of soil remain preserved. Gathering…

Q: A soil sample can be considered well graded if the value of Uniformity Coefficient (Cu) and…

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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: Define 'clay particle' in terms of maximum particle size according to the British Standard…

A: Solution: 1. According to the British Standard classification system, A clay particle is…

Q: what is the relationship between soil particle size and porosity?

A: The proportion of space available in the soil is referred to as porosity. When divided by the entire…

Q: The sieve analysis has been 0/4 conducted on a soil sample and it was found that the percentage of…

A: The given figures are shown below:

Q: Select the correct answer(s) to the statement, "disturbed soil samples cannot be used for" Select…

A: 1 .  here i chooses  the best option possible.

Q: Discussion 1. Core cutter method is used for fine-grained soils only. Why? 2. What are the likely…

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Q: Describe in situ tests, and interpretationof the in situ tests ?

A: For determining material property in situ testing is one of the important tools.Regular in situ…

Q: Discuss Drilling Techniques in Competent Soils

A: Drilling is a cutting process that uses a drill bit to cut or enlarge a hole of circular cross…

Q: THIS TOPIC IS RELATED TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Reduction in void ratio is a measure of the…

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Q: environmental reconstructions.

A: To explain the environmental reconstruction using the analysis of sediments.

Q: Which of the following is not a principal method for investigating subsurface soil conditions?…

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Q: The falling head method test is mostly used to determine permeability of granular soils…

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Q: The BEPZA authority decides to conduct a field compaction test by their own facilities. They already…

A: Compaction is a mechanical procedure that increases soil density while also removing air. There is…

Q: Difference between index properties of a soil and classification tests.

A: Index properties are properties that are not of utmost significance to geotechnical engineers but…

Q: Please give the Group Symbol and Group Name of the given soil sample and provide proof or of the…

A: Answer  Let us first plot the size distribution curve and find the coefficient of Uniformity and…

Q: Describe about the Results of triaxial test on samples of a homogeneous soil.

A: The triaxial compression test is used to determine the shear strength of soil. It was developed by…

Q: 1) What are the two primary soil types in geotechnical engineering? Also, what are intermediate…

A: Soils are made up of grains (mineral grains, rock pieces, and so on) with water and air in the gaps…

Q: Considering broad categories of soil types and commonly used soil sampling tools, please answer the…

A: Shelby Tube sampler is used to obtain the undisturbed  soil samples of Cohesive in nature. it is a…

Q: Why will bulk density vary between soils but it is valid to use a constant value for particle…

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Q: c) Suppose you are investigating a soil source for possible use as a compacted clay liner. What…

A: Compacter Clay liner: The soils used for constructing compacted permeability barriers such as…

Q: One of the most widely known and used soil samplers is the standard split spoon. How?

A: Split spoon samplers:

Q: Problem-1 The BEPZA authority decides to conduct a field compaction test by their own facilities.…

A: Compaction  Compaction is a mechanical procedure that increases soil density while also removing…

Q: Mechanical analysis on four different samples designated as A, B, Cand D were carried out in a soil…

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Q: What are the different Methods to Evaluate Settlement of Granular Soils from In Situ Tests ?

A: Settlements of granular soils, both elastic and creep movements, are more difficult to predict with…

Q: Question Answer Calculate the percentage of sand when the 40 second hydrometer reading is 35 g;…

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Q: What equipment is typically required to conduct a sieve analysis test

A: We need to describe which equipment is typically required to conduct a sieve analysis test

Q: example of soil test and its procedure

A: Considering the Proctor compaction soil test: A process in which a soil is subjected to mechanical…

Q: Define a note on Stress distribution in soils ?

A: The self-weight of the soil and surface loading on the structure cause the stress distribution in…

Q: I am working on a lab report for a sieve analysis that was conducted in the lab. I got that the soil…

A: Given data; Percentage of Gravel is 20.5% Percentage of sand is 77.8% Percentage of fines is 1.7%…

Q: Explain the procedure for conducting the soil suction test using the filter paper method to measure…

A: Answer: The filter paper method is a common method for measuring matric potential (soil absorption)…

Q: what is the volume of voids (in cc) in the sample?

A: Soil mechanics: