Define Dispersive clays.

Q: How to recognize different types of soil structure ?

A: There are five major classes of structure seen in soils : 1. Platy 2. Prismatic 3. Columnar 4.…

Q: Determine vertical permeability of soil

A: Given data : k1=10-3  cm/seck2=2×10-4  cm/seck3=10-5  cm/seck4=2×10-3  cm/sec

Q: Write down basic properties of any two type of the typical clay.

A: Following are the two types of clay: Quartz Kaolinite Following are the properties of quartz: It…

Q: how can we clasify clay is it organic or inorganic compound?

A: The soil above A-line in the plasticity chart is called clay with particle size less than 2 micron.…

Q: Describe the Expansive Clays.

A: Expansive clay seems to be a sort of clay recognized as just a lightweight aggregate with such a…

Q: Name the various ways of testing for dispersive clays.

A: The dispersive clay can be defined as it is a particular type of soil material in which the clay…

Q: Please calculate the clay content %, this w%

A: Given the table,  Sample number 1 2 3 Mass of empty, clean can (grams)  3.47 3.69 3.75 Mass…

Q: Explain with detail the different soil formation of Kpk(Province of Pakistan)

A: KPK(Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) is a province of Pakistan and located in North West part of Pakistan.

Q: Explain the pinhole test used for the testing of dispersive clays.

A: Dispersive clay soils are quite unstable and problematic for structures on account of their behavior…

Q: Explain the Testing for Dispersive Clays.

A: Testing on dispersive Clay: Basically 4 laboratory tests are performed on dispersive clays: The…

Q: Describe the term expansive clays or swelling clays.

A: Expansive Clays or swelling clays are the type of clays that undergo large volume changes.

Q: Define the concept of Specific gravity of soil solids ?

A: Answer In Soil mechanics, the specific gravity of the soil solid is the most important parameter…

Q: Define Drained versus undrained deformation

A: If water is not permitted to flow in or out of the soil, the stress path is called an undrained…

Q: What are the reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt?

A: The reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt are : 1- Clay particles are smaller…

Q: Why does the Highly plastic clays are not recommended for use?

A: The measure of plasticity of soil is termed as plasticity index. When the plasticity index is higher…

Q: Provide a brief description of dispersive clays and the typical construction-related problems known…

A: Dispersive clays is differ from regular clays that are vulnerable to weathering, since they have a…

Q: Define the term Consistency of Clays.

A: Consistency is defined as the degree of firmness of the soil and the strength which holds the soil…

Q: Find void ratio of soil

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Q: Define which of the following is not a soil-formingfactor?a. Timeb. Parent materialc. Soil colord.…

A: Answer Soil formation- Soil formation is the process of the formation of the soil due to physical…

Q: Describe the Relationship between volume and weight/mass of a soil bulk.

A: The soil is a homogeneous mixture of organisms and stones , boulders ,silts ,sands.etc. The soil has…

Q: Describe the structure of soil.

A: The structure of the soil is determined by way of arranging individual particles of clay, silt and…

Q: Define basic rock and acidic rock.

A: Basic rocks are the rocks that has a relatively high concentration of iron, magnesium and calcium,…

Q: The downward removal of soil components by water   stratification   eluviation   leaching…

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Q: EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING

A: Compaction of soil: - It is process in which soil particles are compressed together to reduce voids…

Q: what is the friction angle and chesion for soils in metro Manila, Philippines?

A: Solution: The angle of friction in soils is a property of their shear strength, which is calculated…

Q: Define the factors which cause the compressibility of clays?

A: Answer Soil compressibility is known as the decrease in volume of the soil due to the load or other…

Q: Define Black clays.

A: Black clay soils or black cotton soils or tropical black earth are considered to be potentially…

Q: Define Drained Versus Undrained Strength

A: The drained strength of the soil is the strength of the soil calculated when the valve is opened…

Q: Define the properties of clay soil ?

A: The properties of clay soils are:

Q: Why does dispersive clays should not be used?

A: Dispersive clays:- These types of soils can be a problem for many structures because they can be…

Q: What is the upper size limit and lower size limit of silt and clay.

A: Clay has super fine particles that cling together, while sand has a course particle and silt which…

Q: Describe the objectives of the soil mechanics. Describe it shortly in your own words

A: Definition : Soil mechanics is a term related with civil engineering . It is a branch of civil…

Q: escribe the strength of cohesive and non cohesive soil.

A: Strength of cohesive soil- The strength of cohesive soil is defined as the strength which has a…

Q: one is finer: Soil A or Soil C?

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Q: Define Cohesive Versus Cohesionless Soils

A: Cohesive Soils : It is a type of soil where there is a inter particular attraction, this adds to the…

Q: Define swelling clays.

A: Swelling clay can be defined as the increase in the water content of the soil which can form deep…

Q: What exactly is homogeneous soil?

A: Given data in question Homogeneous soil To find out What is homogeneous soil.   Homogeneous soil…

Q: What types of climates are most prone to cause problems with expansive clays?

A: Expansive soil-It is also known as Black cotton soil. Expansive soil is not suitable for moisture…

Q: Define the term Acidic rocks.

A: The earth crust consists of magma which is a molten material, when the molten magma cools down and…

Q: Define consistency of clay.

A: The ease with which soil can be deformed or is easily flowable is known as consistency of soil.

Q: Define Clay particles.

A: - Clay is a type of soil which is fine grained in nature. - The clay particles are less than 0.002…

Q: How the classification of a fine-grained soil as either a silt or a clay is done?

A: - Fine grained soil is a type of soil with particles size of soil is less than 75 micron or 0.075…

Q: Describe what the term "Fabric" and "Structure" of a soil mea Explain why they are the same in sand…

A: Structure of Soil: Sand, silt, clay, and organic matter particles in a soil combine with one another…

Q: Describe the various ways of Testing for Dispersive Clays.

A: For several activities or systems, dispersive clay particles may be a concern. These tend to become…

Q: Find out the reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt?

A: Clay soil is a type of fine-grained soil which consists of very high plasticity in wet condition and…

Q: Describe the steps of soil formation

A: The formation of soil is a time-consuming process which takes more number of years to form. The…

Q: Define SELECTION OF SOIL STRENGTH PARAMETERS

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Q: What is the hydraulic conductivity of the sand layer?

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Q: How laminated clay and marine clay is formed?

A: Laminated clay are formed due to the cyclic changes in the supply of sediments. These changes may…