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What type of rock is formed by the solidification of molten magma?
Chemical weathering transforms original rock minerals into new minerals.
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Name the five types of soils formed by different transportation and deposition processes.
Glacial soils, Alluvial soils, Lacustrine soils, Marine soils, Aeolian soils
Soils that remain at the place of their formation are known as ________.
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Match the type of soil with its formation process:
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What process leads to the disintegration of rock due to changes in temperature?
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Sedimentary rocks can form from the compaction of weathered materials.
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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by mechanical and ________ processes.
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What is the upper limiting diameter for gravel in highway engineering?
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Particles larger than 2 mm are classified as clay.
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What is called when particles are smaller than 0.005 mm?
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Particles that are smaller than 0.001 mm are called __________.
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Match the particle size classification with their corresponding sieve sizes:
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Which of the following particles exhibit little or no strength when dried?
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Fine-grained soils can be identified using visual and manual strength tests.
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What happens to the strength of clay when it is dried?
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What are varved clays primarily characterized by?
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The bond between the layers in montmorillonite is very strong.
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What are the three main types of clay minerals?
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Clay minerals consist primarily of _____ and _____ sheets.
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Who is recognized as the father of soil mechanics?
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Match the soil types with their descriptions:
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa was an example of a soil-bearing capacity problem before the 18th century.
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Which type of soil has a high swelling capacity when water enters between its layers?
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Fine-grained soils have a smaller surface area compared to coarse-grained soils.
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What does Soil Mechanics study?
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Karl Anton von Terzaghi published 'Theoretical Soil Mechanics' in _____ (year).
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What does the engineering behavior of fine-grained soils mainly depend on?
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What was the significance of the theories published between 1700 to 1900 in geotechnical engineering?
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What does Geotechnical Engineering involve?
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Match the following scientists with their contributions:
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Soil is defined as an uncemented aggregate of mineral grains and decayed organic matter, with _____ (liquid and gas) in the empty spaces.
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Which property of soil is important for drainage problems?
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Plasticity refers to the ability of moist soil to crumble when formed into a shape.
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What is the significance of shear strength in soil?
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The measure of the volume change in soil under load is known as __________.
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Match the following soil properties with their descriptions:
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What occurs when a small quantity of soil is dispersed in water and allowed to settle?
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The Atterberg limits refer to the electrical forces between soil particles.
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What property of soil is important in evaluating the stability of earth retaining structures?
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Study Notes
Historical Development
- Modern geotechnical engineering emerged between 1700 to 1900, emphasizing key theories of soil mechanics.
- Notable contributors include Coulomb (first application of mechanics to soil problems), Darcy (water movement in soil), and Atterberg (soil consistency).
- Karl Anton von Terzaghi published "Theoretical Soil Mechanics" in 1925, solidifying his status as the father of soil mechanics.
- Historical case studies, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, highlight issues related to soil-bearing capacity before the 18th century.
Soil and Soil Mechanics
- Soil is an uncemented mix of mineral grains and organic matter with liquids and gases in voids, crucial for foundation stability.
- Soil Mechanics studies soil properties and behavior under various forces.
- Geotechnical Engineering applies soil mechanics principles to address practical engineering challenges.
Rock Types and Weathering Processes
- Igneous Rocks: Formed from solidification of molten magma.
- Sedimentary Rocks: Compacted deposits of gravel, sand, and clay from weathered materials.
- Metamorphic Rocks: Altered igneous or sedimentary rocks due to significant changes in structure or composition.
- Weathering can be mechanical (physical disintegration) or chemical (transformation of minerals).
Soil Types Derived from Weathering
- Glacial Soils: Formed by glaciers.
- Alluvial/Fluvial Soils: Result from water deposition along streams.
- Lacustrine Soils: Develop in lake deposits.
- Marine Soils: Formed in sea environments.
- Aeolian Soils: Transported and deposited by wind.
Soil Classification Based on Particle Size
- Soils classified by size include gravel (>2 mm), sand (2 mm to 0.075 mm), silt (0.075 mm to 0.002 mm), and clay (<0.002 mm).
- Soil tests for identifying fine-grained soils include dry strength, plasticity, water mobility, and dispersion.
Significant Properties of Soils
- Permeability: Critical for water flow in constructions like earth dams.
- Consolidation and Compressibility: Affect volume changes in soils under load, essential for calculating structural settlement.
- Shear Strength: Indicates soil's capacity to withstand stresses without failure, important for stability assessments.
- Other relevant properties include Atterberg limits, moisture content, void ratio, and sensitivity.
Mineral Composition and Structure of Soils
- Soil particle arrangement and inter-particle forces define soil structure.
- Glacial clays may produce varved clay profiles when ancient lakes thaw.
- Laterite soils contain cemented iron oxides, typical in tropical regions, while loam is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay containing organic materials.
- Clay types include kaolinite, illite, and montmorillonite, each affecting mechanical behavior differently due to their bonding characteristics.
Key Characteristics of Fine-Grained Soils
- Fine-grained soils possess larger surface areas than coarse-grained soils, impacting their engineering properties.
- Water absorption in clays, especially montmorillonite, can lead to significant swelling, affecting stability.
- The mechanical behavior of fine-grained soils relies heavily on mineralogical composition, with the bond strength influencing overall performance.
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Test your knowledge on the historical development of geotechnical engineering from the 1700s to the 1900s. This quiz covers key figures such as Coulumb, Darcy, and Terzaghi, and their contributions to soil mechanics. Explore how their theories shaped modern practices in the field.
