Write down the most commonly used divisions for classifying soils for engineering and construction purposes.

Q: Explain what factors are employed when we seek to group soils into any particular Soil Order.

A: The process of soil classification is fundamental to understanding and characterizing the diverse…

Q: Define residual and transported soil.

A: Residual soils are defined as the soils which are formed due to in-situ weathering of the parent…

Q: The result of sieve analysis of three soils is given. It is required to classify these soils…

A: AASHTO soil classification system is also called as HRB or Highway Research Board soil…

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 how to measure the strength and deformability of soil ?

A: The strength of the soil is expressed in terms of shear strength. The shear strength of the soil is…

Q: Describe the Essentials of Soil Mechanics.

A: Soil mechanics expertise has usage in several Civil engineering disciplines. Finally the loads from…

Q: What are the factors influencing soil formation and composition in a specific region?

A: Soil formation  To determine: factor influencing soil formation and composition in specific region

Q: Describe different modes for measuring soil density.

A: The density of soil can be defined as it is the weight per unit volume of the solid portion of the…

Q: What do you mean by soil investigation? What are the methods and tests involved in soil…

A: The soil investigation is required to provide the necessary data of the soil. The soil investigation…

Q: Outline three disadvantages of soil as a construction material.

A: This question is related to the Soil mechanic from Civil Engineering. In this question ask about the…

Q: What are some special soils ?

A: Soil Soil is a mixture of organic matter, liquids minerals, and other organisms that together…

Q: Define the techniques of Soil Analysis?

A: Soil analysis determines the content of basic plant nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH…

Q: Soil 3, % Finer Soil 1, Soil 2, Sieve Size % Finer % Finer 97 90 100 100 No. 4 99 No. 10 92 No. 40…

A: Sieve Size Soil 1 % Finer Soil 2 %Finer Soil 3 % Finer No 4. 99 97 100 No.10 92 90 100 No.40…

Q: Provide your answer in terms of symbols (for example, sw or ce). If the soil is poorly-graded, there…

A: Given, Particle size distribution curve LL = 36% PL = 27%

Q: Define 'Soil Texture' and 'Soil structure'. What are the various terms used to describe the above…

A: SOIL TEXTURE The proportional amounts of sand, silt, or clay in a soil make up its texture. Based on…

Q: Write down the application of soil mechanics?

A: A soil is a naturally occurring mineral particles formed by the weathering action of rocks, to a…

Q: Provide USCS classification for the soil shown on the GSC below. Your answer must contain the…

A: Given data: Grain size distribution curve:

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: Define the properties of clay soil ?

A: The properties of clay soils are:

Q: Describe the Consistency and Strength of Cohesive Soils.

A: Soil consistency is defined as the strength that binds soil materials together, or soil resistance…

Q: Discuss the main engineering considerations related to cohesionless soils and cohesive soils. Use…

A: A cohesionless soil is one in which soil grains don't seem to stick together because of its…

Q: Why Gravel and sand are universally considered coarse-grained soil?

A: Coarse grained soils are defined as the soils whose particles size is large so that can be seen by…

Q: Elaborate further/ discuss engineering classification of soil

A: Engineering classification of soil  Classification based on green size Textural classification…

Q: Describe the application and conditions of residual soils.

A: - Residual soil is type of soil which is formed due to weathering effect on parent rock at the…

Q: The phrase "Unified Soil Classification System" (USCS) refers to a classification system for soil.

A: The question explains about the phrase "Unified Soil Classification System" (USCS) refers to a…

Q: Classify soils A, B, C, and D based on the USCS (ASTM D2487 - 17) indicating the symbol and soil…

A: Solution: AASHTO soil classification system: Soil A: No. 10 - 78% No. 40 - 75% No. 200- 8% LL = 60…

Q: How river deposits are helpful for the formation of soil?

A: River deposits are very helpful in the formation of soil. It has been explained in the next step.

Q: Define the Correlations of Soil Types ?

A: The material that covers the earth's surface, known as soil, is created as a result of rock…

Q: Define Clay particles.

A: - Clay is a type of soil which is fine grained in nature. - The clay particles are less than 0.002…

Q: How the classification of a fine-grained soil as either a silt or a clay is done?

A: - Fine grained soil is a type of soil with particles size of soil is less than 75 micron or 0.075…

Q: Prepare Chart for determination of soil description and unit weight ?

A: The weight per unit volume of a substance is its specific weight, sometimes referred to as its unit…

Q: How does soil sample is classified as loam and clay loam?

A: Loam : Loam contains primarily of sand of particle size greater than 63 μm, silt  of particle size…