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Which statements about capillary forces in soil drainage are correct?

  • Both statements are individually true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.
  • Both statements are individually true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1. (correct)
  • Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
  • Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.

    • What is true about the density of soil at its optimum moisture content?

  • It denotes the retained moisture content.
  • Density is unknown and varies.
  • It correlates with the absolute moisture content. (correct)
  • It represents the specific moisture content.

    • What is the correct formula for calculating Moisture Content (MC) of a soil sample?

  • (W₁-W₂)*100 / (W₂-W₃)
  • (W₂-W₃)*100 / (W₂-W₁)
  • (W₁-W₂)*100 / (W₁-W₃)
  • (W₂-W₃)*100 / (W₁-W₂) (correct)

    • If the moisture content of a soil sample is denoted as w and the volume of Proctor's molded soil is denoted as V, which is the correct formula for calculating dry density?

    <p>W/V(1+w) (B), W/V(1+w) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following results would indicate a higher moisture content in a soil sample?

    <p>A greater difference between W₂ and W₃. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the degree of saturation is zero, what type of system does the soil mass represent?

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    What is the correct range based on the density index, Ip?

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    If the degree of saturation of a partially saturated soil is 60%, what is the air content of the soil?

    <p>40% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the voids ratio of a fully saturated soil mass with a water content of 100%?

    <p>Equal to specific gravity of soil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of the mass called?

    <p>Porosity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate relative density of a compacted dense sand?

    <p>0.95 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is the most accurate for determining the water content of soil?

    <p>Oven drying method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Stoke's Law valid?

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    What is the valid range for the uniformity coefficient of a soil?

    <p>Equal to or greater than 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is correct about the Uniformity Coefficient?

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    What is the range of plasticity index (PI) for a soil classified as medium plasticity?

    <p>7 ≤ PI ≤ 17 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the natural water content of a soil mass lies between its liquid limit and plastic limit, what state is the soil mass in?

    <p>Plastic state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the formula for the liquidity index of a soil mass?

    <p>(Liquid Limit - Water Content) / Plasticity Index (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the plasticity index of a soil reported as negative?

    <p>When the plastic limit is greater than the liquid limit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a measure of particle size range?

    <p>Effective Size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the toughness index defined?

    <p>Plasticity Index / Consistency Index (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you add coarser particles, like sand or silt, to clay?

    <p>Decrease in liquid limit and increase in plasticity index (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about uniform soils is correct?

    <p>A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a non-uniform soil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soil of the following has the highest amount of clay particles?

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    What is the water content of soil called at the boundary between plastic state and liquid state?

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    Which soil type has the highest plasticity index?

    <p>Clay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At its liquid limit, what is true about the shear strength of the soil?

    <p>Same shear strength of small magnitude (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of permanently lowering the Ground Water Table (GWT)?

    <p>Settlements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a permeability test, which equation is valid for the drop of head in the falling head permeameter?

    <p>h₃² = h₁h₂ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are residual soils formed by?

    <p>glaciers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum possible water content of soil?

    <p>never be greater than 100% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soil is transported primarily by gravitational forces?

    <p>talus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a fully saturated soil?

    <p>three phase system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the valid range of the degree of saturation of soil (S)?

    <p>0 ≤ S ≤ 100 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expression correctly represents the submerged density of soil in terms of unit weight of water, specific gravity, and voids ratio?

    <p><em>yw(G+1) / (1+e)</em> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the volume of voids is equal to the volume of solids in a soil mass, what are the corresponding porosity and voids ratio?

    <p>1.0 and 0.5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the unit weight of soil is correct?

    <p>Unit weight of soil increases with submergence in water. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total stress at a depth of 4 m in a saturated soil stratum with a saturated density of 2.1 t/m³?

    <p>7.4 t/m² (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the properties of well-graded sand is true?

    <p>All are true (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criterion is NOT relevant regarding the Highway Research Board Classification system for group index dependency?

    <p>The amount of material passing the 75-micron IS sieve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using Hazen's formula, what is the coefficient of permeability for fine sand with an effective diameter of 0.2 mm?

    <p>0.3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standard weights and drop of hammer are used in the Modified Compaction Test?

    <p>2.50 kg and 300 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor primarily affects the efficiency of sheepsfoot rollers?

    <p>The number of feet in contact with the ground (A), The weight of the roller (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the effects of adding lime to clay soil is correct?

    <p>MDD and strength both increase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In capillary zones, which statement about pore water pressure is true?

    <p>Water is in tension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Residual Soils

    Formed by weathering of rocks over time.

    Water Content of Soil

    Refers to the amount of water in soil, expressed as a percentage.

    Saturated Soil

    Soil that is filled to capacity with water; no air pockets.

    Degree of Saturation (S)

    Percentage indicating how much of the soil's voids are filled with water.

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    Submerged Density of Soil

    Density of soil when underwater, factoring in specific gravity and voids ratio.

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    Dry Density of Soil

    Mass of soil per unit volume without the water content included.

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    Voids Ratio

    Ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids in soil.

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    Porosity and Voids Ratio

    Porosity shows voids as a fraction of total volume; voids ratio relates to solids volume.

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    Degree of Saturation

    A measure of the amount of water held in the soil pores compared to the total pore space.

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    Density Index (Ip)

    A measure of the relative density of a soil, defined as the ratio (e/d) where e is void ratio.

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    Air Content in Soil

    The volume of air within the soil expressed as a percentage of the total volume.

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    Voids Ratio of Saturated Soil

    The ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids in a fully saturated soil.

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    Porosity

    The ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil mass.

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    Relative Density of Sand

    A dimensionless value indicating how dense a soil sample is compared to its densest and loosest states.

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    Oven Drying Method

    A common method for determining the water content of soil by drying it in an oven.

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    Stoke's Law

    Describes the settling velocity of small spherical particles in a fluid based on their size and density.

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    Capillary Forces

    Forces that affect drainage in fine-grained soils via pore water.

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    Optimum Moisture Content

    The moisture at which soil achieves its maximum density.

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    Moisture Content Formula

    MC is calculated as (W₂-W₃)*100 / (W₁-W₂).

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    Dry Density Formula

    Dry density is calculated using W/V(1+w).

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    Specific Moisture Content

    Moisture content optimal for density, not excess water.

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    Meniscus Correction

    Adjustments made to account for the meniscus effect in measurements.

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    Dispersing Agent Correction

    Adjustments in measurements due to the influence of dispersing agents.

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    Hydrometer Method

    A technique for measuring the specific gravity of liquids using a hydrometer.

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    Uniformity Coefficient

    A measure indicating the gradation of soil particles size.

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    Plasticity Index (PI)

    The range that indicates a soil's plasticity characteristics.

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    Natural Water Content

    The moisture level in soil that falls between its liquid and plastic limits.

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    Liquidity Index

    An index reflecting a soil mass's consistency state compared to limits.

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    Toughness Index

    A ratio indicating the toughness of soil based on plasticity and consistency.

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    Admixture of Coarser Particles

    Adding coarser particles decreases liquid limit and increases plasticity index.

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    Liquid Limit

    Water content at the boundary between plastic and liquid states in soil.

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    Plasticity Index

    Difference between liquid limit and plastic limit of soil, indicating its plasticity.

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    Shear Strength at Liquid Limit

    At liquid limit, shear strength is relatively low and uniform.

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    Ground Water Table Lowering

    Permanent lowering of GWT leads to soil settlements.

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    Effective Stress and Settlement

    Effective stress increases when GWT lowers, causing settlements in soil.

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    Uniform Soils

    Uniform soils typically have higher strength and stability than non-uniform ones.

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    Permeability Test Equation

    In a falling head permeameter test, the equation h₃² = h₁h₂ holds true.

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    Total Stress in Soil

    Total stress refers to the stress at a certain depth in soil, influenced by the weight of the soil and water above it.

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    Well-Graded Sand Characteristics

    Well-graded sand has a uniformity coefficient greater than 6 and a coefficient of curvature between 1 and 3.

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    Highway Research Board Relevance

    The Highway Research Board classification system doesn't consider the amount of material passing the 75-micron IS sieve for group index dependency.

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    Coefficient of Permeability

    Coefficient of permeability is a measure of how easily water can pass through soil, determined using Hazen's formula.

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    Modified Compaction Test Weights

    The Modified Compaction Test uses a hammer weight of 2.50 kg dropped from a height of 300 mm.

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    Sheepsfoot Rollers Efficiency

    The efficiency of sheepsfoot rollers depends on the weight of the roller and the number of feet in contact with the ground.

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    Effects of Adding Lime to Clay

    Adding lime to clay increases the maximum dry density (MDD) and strength of the soil.

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    Pore Water Pressure in Capillary Zones

    In capillary zones, pore water pressure is negative, indicating water is in tension.

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    Study Notes

    Soil Mechanics Questions and Answers

    • Residual soils are formed by: Water
    • Water content of soil can: Take values only from 0% to 100%
    • Soil transported by gravitational forces: Drift
    • A fully saturated soil is: A two-phase system with soil and water
    • Degree of saturation (S) valid range: 0 ≤ S ≤ 100
    • Unit weight of dry soil: Is less than unit weight of wet soil
    • Submerged density formula: Yw (G-1) / (1+e), where Yw = unit weight of water, G = specific gravity, and e = voids ratio.
    • Dry density of soil: 22 kN/m³ water content 10%
    • Uniformity coefficient: Calculated from sieve analysis data, where the quantity of soil retained on each sieve size is stated.
    • Voids ratio of a soil mass: Can take values between 0 and 1
    • Porosity and voids ratio values if volume of voids = volume of solids: Porosity = 1.0, Voids ratio = 0.0
    • Degree of saturation of zero represents: A two-phase system with soil and air
    • Density index range (Ip): 0 < Ip ≤ 1
    • Air content of soil if degree of saturation is 60%: 40%
    • Voids ratio of fully saturated soil (water content 100%): Equal to specific gravity of soil
    • Ratio of volume of voids to total volume of soil: Voids ratio
    • Relative density of compacted dense sand: Approximately 0.95
    • Relative density of sand in densest state: Zero (0)
    • Most accurate method for water content determination: Oven drying method
    • Best field method for quick water content determination: Oven drying method
    • Pycnometer used to determine: Specific gravity and dry density
    • Stoke's law validity particle size: Between 0.2 mm and very small
    • Hydrometer analysis Both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are additive.
    • Hydrometer vs. pipette analysis: The difference lies in the method of taking observations and soil suspension preparation
    • Particle size range measure: Uniformity coefficient/ Coefficient of curvature
    • Well graded soil: Uniformity coefficient and coefficient of curvature are nearly unity
    • Medium plasticity soil: 0 < Pl < 7
    • Soil mass between liquid limit and plastic limit: Semi-solid state
    • Liquidity index formula: (Liquid limit - water content)/plasticity index
    • Toughness index: Plasticity index / flow index
    • Coarser particle addition to clay results in: Decrease in liquid limit and no change in plasticity index
    • Uniform soil (strength and stability): Uniform soils have more strength and stability than non-uniform soils
    • Plasticity index of soil: Clay > Silt > Sand > Gravel

    Additional Soil Mechanics Concepts

    • Capillary pressure in soils: Pore water pressure is negative in capillary zone, water is in tension in capillary zone
    • Moisture content (optimum): The moisture content at which the soil exhibits maximum density.

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