6 Questions
What is the main objective of soil compaction?
Decreasing future settlements
How is soil compaction defined?
Method of mechanically increasing the density of soil by reducing air volume
What factor has the biggest influence on the degree of compaction?
Moisture content
How does compaction affect the shear strength of soil?
It increases the shear strength
What is the relationship between void ratio and dry unit weight?
Higher void ratio results in lower dry unit weight
What control factor has a direct influence on the extent of compaction?
Compaction effort
Learn about soil compaction, a crucial process in various types of earth construction such as roads, railways, and dams. Understand how compaction increases the strength characteristics of loose soils by mechanically reducing air volume.
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