Based on the discussions, with varying moisture content of soil, what is/are the critical state/s of the soil? Explain your answer.
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- How is the moisture content of a soil identified?What is the critical state/s of soil based on their moisture content?Situation 1 – Refer to Figure. Classify the soil according to the USDA textural classification system. The soil has particle size distribution of Gravel – 21% Silt – 35% Sand – 12% Clay – 32% 1. Calculate the modified percentage of sand 2. Compute the modified percentage of silt 3. What is the classification?
- In your own opinion, why is there a need to determine whether the soil structure was naturally made or man-made? Give one specific example to explain your answerHelp me answer the following problem correctly and completely. it will be a big help, Thank you! *Identify which soil types or soil structures are important to the field of interest (Civil Engineering) and why? Discuss the uses for each.Please answer the question below. It would be a big help. Thank you. Please be clear with your answer. Box the final answer. A soil at constant moisture content shows the following when compacted.Degree of Saturation Dry unit Weight40% 14.50 kN/m370% 17.89 kN/m3Determine the specific gravity of soil.
- Describe the grain arrangement of loose granular soil.A soil has the following particle size distribution Gravel = 20% Sand = 10% Silt = 30%mm Clay = 40% Classify the soil according to USDA textural classification.A wet soil weighs 3000g. It has a moisture content of 10%. How much water should you add to this soil to reach a water content of 30% (water lbs to the nearest 1 lb) Please correct solution