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What is the purpose of adding 4% water to the dry soil sample in the Standard Proctor Test?
What is the purpose of adding 4% water to the dry soil sample in the Standard Proctor Test?
- To determine the moisture content
- To decrease the dry density
- To increase the dry density
- To soften the soil particles (correct)
In the modified test, how many layers is the soil placed in the mould?
In the modified test, how many layers is the soil placed in the mould?
- Three layers
- Four layers
- Five layers (correct)
- Two layers
What is the purpose of applying 25 blows evenly on the surface using a 4.5kg hammer in the modified test?
What is the purpose of applying 25 blows evenly on the surface using a 4.5kg hammer in the modified test?
- To determine the moisture content
- To loosen the soil
- To compact the soil (correct)
- To soften the soil particles
What happens to the dry density with the addition of water in the Standard Proctor Test?
What happens to the dry density with the addition of water in the Standard Proctor Test?
What does OMC stand for in the context of the Standard Proctor Test?
What does OMC stand for in the context of the Standard Proctor Test?
What is the purpose of taking soil samples from the top and bottom of the mould in the Standard Proctor Test?
What is the purpose of taking soil samples from the top and bottom of the mould in the Standard Proctor Test?
What is the formula for relative compaction?
What is the formula for relative compaction?
Which method is preferred for determining the field density of soil?
Which method is preferred for determining the field density of soil?
What is the maximum dry density (MDD) obtained from the StrucX website?
What is the maximum dry density (MDD) obtained from the StrucX website?
What does the permeability test help in estimating?
What does the permeability test help in estimating?
What does Darcy law express?
What does Darcy law express?
What does Reynolds number (Rn) represent?
What does Reynolds number (Rn) represent?
What is the influence of relative roughness on the friction factor (f)?
What is the influence of relative roughness on the friction factor (f)?
What increases as water power increases in a Pelton impulse turbine?
What increases as water power increases in a Pelton impulse turbine?
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