Define which lime is used for soil stabilization?

Q: Soil compaction is a common practice done before actual construction work takes place. Explain TWO…

A: Soil compaction is the reduction of soil volume due to external forces  And method of mechanically…

Q: What is the purpose of soil classification tests?

A: The aim of a soil classification system is to group soils with similar properties or attributes…

Q: A contactor has compacted the base course for a new road and found that the mean value of the test…

A: Has the contractor complied to with the specifications?(calculate void ratio e )

Q: Assess the merits and demerits of cement and lime stabilization?

A: Merits of Lime Stabilization Shear strength of soil is improved by lime stabilization. After adding…

Q: Define undrained condition

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

Q: Define the Wilting point of soil ?

A: Soil water content is the percentage of water reserved in the soil at a given time. The most…

Q: A barge filled with sand approaches a bridge over the river and cannot quite pass under it. Should…

A: The Archimedes Principle states that "The upward buoyant force that is exerted on a body immersed in…

Q: How cement slurry is injected into soil at a high velocity to form a soil–concrete matrix ?

A: Answer:- Cement slurry:- Cement slurry is a runny form of concrete poured into forms for molding.…

Q: How cement helps increase the strength of soil ?

A: this question is generally belongs to soil stabilization process. Soil is the basic foundation for…

Q: Describe the purpose of soil classification tests?

A: The classification test for the soil has done to identify the property and type of soil. The tests…

Q: Explain the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) related to field and laboratory testing. (150…

A: Brief concept-  Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)- This soil classification system was…

Q: Question 4: 1) Explain how soil can be improved by adding hydrated lime? 2) What are the advantages…

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Q: Differentiate between two methods of soil investigation

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Q: Define about Lime Stabilization ?

A: Soil stabilization is the process of altering the soil properties for compatible application. The…

Q: What is optimum moisture content?

A: The determination of maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the soil is a measure of…

Q: Was originally proposed by the Highway Research Board’s Committee on Classification of Materials for…

A: AASHTO : known as American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials The soil is…

Q: What do you mean by soil investigation? What are the methods and tests involved in soil…

A: The soil investigation is required to provide the necessary data of the soil. The soil investigation…

Q: penetration testing involves

A: Penetrating test is a simple and economic test done in soil by penetrating or boring a hole in soil…

Q: Why the civil engineer need to oversee and analyse the results of soil testing

A: The civil engineer have need to oversee and  analyse the results of the soil testing because of the…

Q: A sandy soil has 0.03 percent sulfates. Evaluate the potential for sulfate attack of concreteexposed…

A: Given : - Sandy soil contains 0.03 percent of sulfates. Calculate the potential of sulfate attack.…

Q: Explain the Estimating Soil Modulus from SPT and CPT ?

A: SPT is used for calculating  young's modulus Soil stiffness is directly affected by connections of…

Q: Assess illustration to show the importance of determining soil properties for the bridge

A: The soil investigation is very necessary in order to determine the properties and nature of the soil…

Q: Define the techniques of Soil Analysis?

A: Soil analysis determines the content of basic plant nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH…

Q: A fence has a dimension of 6 meters and 10 meters high including the portion below normal grade…

A: Given data:- The dimension of the fence is, A =6m×10m

Q: Describe the purpose of soil stabilization and discuss at least three methods of achieving soil…

A: Soil stabilization is a procedure in which special soil is proportioned/added or removed or some…

Q: Describe various other methods that are available for drying soil samples to determine water…

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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: Q7. Define consistency of soil.

A: step 1-

Q: What is soil nailing, grouting? b. What are the materials involved? c. What are the situations…

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Q: Define the main purpose of soil testing?

A: Solution; The main purpose of soil testing are; The purpose of soil testing is to provide an…

Q: Describe the the process used to determine soil moisture content.

A: Various methods can be used to determine soil moisture content : 1- Oven drying method 2- Pycnometer…

Q: How Lime Stabilization in the Field can be done ?

A: Lime soil stabilization: The process of adding lime in the form of powder or slurry to the soil to…

Q: explain how soil stabilization affects highway construction.

A: The process of highway construction starts either with filling earthwork or excavation of soil.…

Q: 7. What is the liquefaction of foundation soil? What are the hazards?

A: Brief concept- Foundation- It is the part of the structure generally underground over which the…

Q: Define the  Soil Origin ? Explain the types of weathering ?

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Q: Does grouting impact the soil properties? If it does, as an engineer, how will you prevent soil…

A: Grouting is process in which slurry of the cement is used by pressure to fill any crack or…

Q: Discuss the main engineering considerations related to cohesionless soils and cohesive soils. Use…

A: A cohesionless soil is one in which soil grains don't seem to stick together because of its…

Q: What does PG76-28 mean in pavement construction?

A: PG: PG means Performance grade bitumen. This nomenclature is based on the evaluation of the bitumen,…

Q: Explain the Relevance of soil color for site specific use

A: Solution: The soil color is important  as the color is considered as the physical property of soils…

Q: need a complete and clear solution

A: Column: - It is defined as the structural element which is used to transfer load from top to bottom.

Q: Describe the methods of soil mixing.

A: Soil intermixture consists of exploitation specially designed augers or special tools to…

Q: Define factors affect soil permeability and water holding capacity?

A: Factors Affecting the Permeability:

Q: Which of the following aggregate gradations can be paved to improve water * permeability? i) Well…

A: Answer -- 2,3,4 option C Well graded aggregate is used for good compaction in which all the…

Q: What is flowable fill? Discuss its ingredients and its advantages.

A: Flow able fill is indeed a own-leveling, self-compressing, cement - based substance with such an…

Q: On large construction sites, why the surface grade changed?

A: In civil engineering and landscape architectural design, grading is the task of ensuring a level…

Q: Explain Dry soil mixing method.

A: Dry mixing of soil method is defined as the technique which is used for improving the properties of…

Q: Problem Exercise 1. By the Area Method, determine the quantity of cement, sand and gravel of the…

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Q: A fence has a dimension of 6 meters long and 10 meters high including the portion below normal grade…

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Q: Determine the quantity of cement, sand and gravel of the proposed concrete parking area 6 inches…

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Q: How asphalt airport runway tracks are made? Please explain

A: A rectangular area on aerodrome land is known as runway. It helps in taking off and landing the…

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