Define the Dynamic compaction technique for soil stabilization? What are the merits of this technique?

Q: Describe the Acceleration of the Soil Improvement Process.

A: The soil improvement processes are as follows: Dry soil mixing: It is a ground improvement technique…

Q: Define the Evaluation of Drained Youngs Modulus from CPT ?

A: Young's modulus : modulus of the soil parameters are the measure to calculate the stiffness of the…

Q: 4. Specifications require that a fill using borrow soil to be compacted at 95% of its standard…

A: The optimum moisture content of the soil is the water content corresponding to the maximum dry unit…

Q: A proposed embankment fill required 8000 m3 of compacted soil. The void ratio of the compacted fill…

A: Vtotal = V = 8000 m3 & ereq = 0.6We know that, V = Vv + VsWhere, Vv = Volume of voids…

Q: A new construction site requires 1500 m3 of moist compacted soils. The design specification of the…

A: Solution Material specifications                       w1=15% ap=12%…

Q: What are various preloading methods used to accelerate compaction process?

A: Pre-loading - It is defined as the method in geotechnical engineering which helps in reducing the…

Q: In such cases if the field test does not meet the project specifications, what remedial actions…

A: Compaction is method of increasing the density of soil mechanically. When we do field test we able…

Q: 8. Specifications on job required a fill using borrowed soil to be compacted at 95% of its standard…

A: Given,Relative density, RD = 95%Maximum dry density, γdmax = 19.50 kN/m3Optimum moisture content, w…

Q: What is Dynamic Deep Compaction/Consolidation?

A: Dynamic deep compaction:

Q: STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE FOR STANDARD PROCTOR TEST AND MODIFIED AASHTO TEST FOR COMPACTION

A: Answer: STANDARD PROCTOR TEST. The standard proctor test is used to assess any soil's maximum dry…

Q: Specifications require that a fill using borrow soil to be compacted at 95% of its standard proctor…

A: Required dry density  =0.95×19.5=18.525 kNm3 Weight of solid for 1 cubic feet fill =1×18.525=18.525…

Q: Briefly describe what you understand by compaction and stabilization of soil and discuss its…

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A: Volume of Fill: The volume of fill is the amount of fill that need to be filled in the particular…

Q: You are the manager of a road construction project. What type of compaction method you will suggest…

A: given question is from geotechnical engineering based on soil compaction

Q: The in-situ density of an embankment, compacted at a water content of 12% was determined with the…

A: Given:- Water content=12% Empty mass of core cutter=1286 g Mass of core cutter with sample=3195 g…

Q: Define the merits of dynamic compaction technique?

A: Dynamic compaction technique is a method  to increase the density of  soil by drooping heavy weight…

Q: Please describe the method of earthwork backfill compaction, and what are the factors that affect…

A: A significant portion of the building phase is backfilling. After drilling, backfilling occurs as…

Q: A proposed embankment fill requires 7500 m³ of compacted soil. The void ratio of the compacted fill…

A: Given: The volume of the embankment fill is 7500 m3. The void ratio of compacted soil is 0.7. The…

Q: Explain any differences in the methods of compaction between clayey soil material and sandy…

A: As given by Lars Forssblad, the three main actions of compaction are static pressure, impact force…

Q: 4.What is laboratory soil compaction? i.just method and laboratory soil compaction value

A: The Compaction test of the soil in laboratory is generally carried out by using the Proctor’s test…

Q: It is a characteristic of soil when liquidity index is greater than 1. 11. write the formula in…

A: When liquidity index of soil less than 1: In this situation soil act like liquid and this situation…

Q: A 10 million cubic yard levee was constructed by compacting soil to a total unit weight of 120 pcf,…

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Q: What is Compaction grouting? Describe its procedure.

A: Compaction grouting is defined as the process for densification of loose soils for permitting…

Q: 1. What are the properties of the soil being improved after compacted. 2. What is the best…

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Q: The suitability of these soil for densification using vibroflotation method. What are these soil?

A: This is a technique used generally for improving ground bearing capacity and reducing the…

Q: Where sand fill projects are concerned, why does vibro-compactors are typically selected?

A: Vibro-compactors are defined as the equipment which are used for compaction of granular soil. It…

Q: How to determine the modulus of sub-grade reaction (K) of the sub-grade soil ?

A: Modulus of Subgrade Reaction The modulus of subgrade reaction K is a function of the contact…

Q: g. A bulldozer has no set volumetric capacity. h. Nuclear compaction test is nondestructive in that…

A: g. A bulldozer has no set volumetric capacity.   - True The capacity varies which depend on the…

Q: In a fill section of a construction site, 1500 m3 of moist compacted soils is required. The design…

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Q: What are the most widely used laboratory tests for studying the shear strength of different soils?

A: Shear strength of soil is the capacity to resist shear stress. Shear strength is basically the…

Q: choose the correct answer   1-Paver speed must exceed that of the compaction operation *       1-T…

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Q: Q5: A 50m *30m site has 1 m thick layer of organic soil, to be replaced with granular fill (G=2.6)…

A: The proctor compaction test is the test carried out on the soil samples to arrive the maximum dry…

Q: Q2/ For proposed Earth Dam fill, the soil will be compact to (95%) of standard proctor dry density.…

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Q: Your company has won a contract to provide and compact the fill material for an earth levee, with…

A: The given data is: For borrow pit: γmoist=112.1 psf  w=18% Gs=2.68 For earth Levee fill: R.C=95%…

Q: A road embankment needs 130,000 cu.m. to be completed. DPWH requires 96% compaction and the…

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Q: Outline the main steps in the procedure to place a structural earth fill where in-place density (or…

A: Compaction of soil: Compaction of soil is the process of increasing the unit wt. of soil by forcing…

Q: a.) Distilled water must be available and used in determining the specific gravity of soils, explain…

A: Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of an object to the density of the reference liquid. It…

Q: Briefly describe the phenomenon of liquefaction in soil deposits, indicating type and condition of…

A: The phenomenon of liquefaction occurs in loose saturated soil, due to seismic disturbance or dynamic…

Q: Q2/ For proposed Earth Dam fill, the soil will be compact to (95%) of standard proctor dry density.…

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Q: Explain the following including diagrams where necessary 1. CBR Test. 2. Compaction Test.…

A: CBR Test: California Bearing Ratio test, is performed to determine the resistance offered by soil…

Q: 4) Why do we engineers provide specifications (i.e., relative compaction limits and allowable…

A: We have to determine why engineers provide specification to contractors for compacting the soil like…

Q: The contractor having a problem with road construction when the relative compaction result shows…

A: Compaction is defined as the process of escape of water or compression of air from the soil voids…

Q: Embankment fill is to be compacted at a density of 18KN/m. The soil of the borrow area is at a…

A: Correct answer is 20 trips,

Q: Specifications require that a fill using borrow soil to be compacted at 95% of its standard proctor…

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Q: A fill shall be compacted. A minimum of test/s for every 500 m2 should be performed for every lift…

A: Question is related to compaction of fill.

Q: d)What's the reason of applying surcharge weight above the sample of the soil in CBR test before…

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Q: CBR Test Report Discussion Points  How can we get a relative compaction RC > 100?  How can we…

A: Solution; (a) The right answer is false  Relative compaction is the ratio of the dry density…