Which of the following(s) is/are the significant source of compression when loading is applied to a clay layer? squeezing out of water from the voids water in the voids air in the voids all the available options deformation of soil grains

Q: Write down The composition and typical properties of the more commonly occurring clays such as…

A: Kaolinite is defined as the most important clay mineral which is formed due to decomposition of…

Q: How does the deformation results in the soil?

A: Deformation in the soil is defined as the condition during which distortion or change in the soil…

Q: what is the cause of saoil consolidation? water table draw down new overburden change of effective…

A: what is the cause of soil consolidation? all available options

Q: granular materials

A: true

Q: Tension specimens (diameter d0 0.500 in., gage length L0 2.00 in.) made of structural materials A…

A: Given, Do = 0.5 in Lo = 2 in

Q: 4. How does the internal structure of a mineral relate to its external appearance?

A: Minerals make up all stones excluding obsidian and coal. Many rocks include a variety of minerals in…

Q: A concrete slab of size 4.5 m x 2.5 m is subjected to wheel load 4000 kg with the tyre pressure of 5…

A: Given data,

Q: Briefly describe the three forms clay can be found in with supporting examples.

A: Clay are generally form when rock comes in contact with water, air, and strem. There are two types…

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…