How to calculate the modulus of elasticity of soil based on the velocity through the soil, its unit weight and Poisson's ratio?

Q: Topic: Soil Mechanics Why does the Coefficient of curvature and uniformity coefficient has no unit…

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Q: Which soil type or soil structures are important in the field of civil engineering and why? Discuss…

A: There are different types of soil and soil structure which are important in the field of civil…

Q: what are the significance of specific gravity and Blaine fineness tests

A: Specific gravity  The correct definition of specific gravity (sg) is the ratio of a substance's…

Q: Describe the Essentials of Soil Mechanics.

A: Soil mechanics expertise has usage in several Civil engineering disciplines. Finally the loads from…

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A: Given: Velocity of P-waves Unit weight Poisson’s ratio

Q: In your own understanding how important is the properties of soil?

A: Soil properties can play an important role in the determination of the availability of organic…

Q: What is percentage of gravel of soil A

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Q: 8 8 8 8* 10 15.00 m. FIGURE 1-6 CROSS SECTION OF THE ROAD

A: Concrete is the mixture of fine and coarse aggregate mixed together with fluid cement and it will…

Q: A highway embankment with a volume of 800,000 cy is being constructed by compacting dry gravel…

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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: 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: 3. A 10L volumetric container weighing 6.2 kg has been packed with gravel by the required method,…

A: Given         volume of container V =10L =101000m3                 container weight =6.2 kg…

Q: Define Undrained elastic modulus of cohesive soils

A: Undrained elastic modulus of cohesive soils:

Q: What are the Types of Flownets in Soil Mechanics. Enumerate and Explain/Discuss it.

A: Flow Nets -   The entire pattern of flow lines and equipotential lines is referred as a flow net. It…

Q: What is the specific gravity of the soil?

A: shrinkge limits , v= 25.6 cc , v2 = 15.9cc ,w1 =44g , w2= 30.1g , g has to be find out

Q: EXPLAIN, "soil behaving as a homogenous and isotropic elastic body"

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Q: Please choose the most accurate definition of compaction. O The process which increase soil density…

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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: What is the importance of knowing the specific gravity of soil.

A: Specific gravity of soil:

Q: Write down the application of soil mechanics?

A: A soil is a naturally occurring mineral particles formed by the weathering action of rocks, to a…

Q: What is the term for the soil particle made of mostly quartz and feldspar? What is the term for the…

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Q: What is capillary action and how did it occur in soil?

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Q: Define how can we determine that how much water is flowing through a soil per unit time ?

A: The soil is a three phase system with water, solids and voids in it. The voids are filled by air or…

Q: Calculate the weight of moist gravel

A: Given Data:water-cement ratio =0.45dry gravel= 1258kg/m3water of 122kg/m3Air content =…

Q: How do we calculate the modulus of elasticity of soil when given the velocity through the soil, it's…

A: Given: Velocity of P-waves through soil Unit weight of soil Poisson’s ratio of soil

Q: Why Silts and clays are considered fine-grained soil?

A: The particle of the soil which passes through the 75 microns or 0.075 mm size of the sieve is called…

Q: explain how soil stabilization affects highway construction.

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

Q: A) Being an engineer, what is the role of soil mechanics in highways and bridges? Justify your…

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Q: Granulometry and Volumetry of soils In a partially saturated soil, the W is 66.67%, the Ss is 2.5,…

A: water  content, w= 66.67%  = 0.667 relative specific gravity,(G) or  Ss = 2.5  saturated specific…

Q: Discuss the following terms briefly: I. Water bound and aggregate base, 2. Cross slope and side…

A: Answer Water Bound and aggregate base 1-water bound is known as the water-bound macadam. The…

Q: 1.What is soil compaction road construction? 2.What is Kind of soil compaction road construction?…

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Q: What are the two main parameters for foundations of structures in terms of Geotechnical Engineering?

A: The foundation of the structures is designed based on the bearing capacity of the soil and the…

Q: Describe the purpose of soil stabilization and discuss at east three methods of chieving soil…

A: As per guidelines one need to answer only first question.

Q: Estimate the time required (in hours) for a dragline to excavate material to be placed and compacted…

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Q: Why we want to know the shear strength of soil

A: Shear strength of soil is defined as the resistance offered by the soil grains(solids) against the…

Q: How to solve lack of soil managment in civil engineering?

A: In the field of soil management, the use of activities, techniques, and treatments to preserve soil…

Q: Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to the AASHTO system. Analysis…

A: the values given in the question are as follows: Sieve size/grain size percentage finer than…

Q: why the concept of principal stresses is used to measure the strength of soil?

A: Principle Stresses : Principle stresses are the maximum and minimum (extremum) extensional (normal)…

Q: How does the Soil Stabilization is maintained?

A: Soil stabilization:

Q: For the conditions described, calculate the soil rigidity index Ir:(a) Soil modulus of elasticity is…

A: Since, the question number to be solved is not specified, solution for question A is as follows:…

Q: Q- The nature of the soil and its engineering properties and moisture content and groundwater…

A: These factors are examined for designing foundation of structure or any retaining wall. All these…

Q: How soil is transported with the help of gravity and wind?

A: Soils are formed by the disintegration of rock by physical weathering or chemical weathering.…

Q: . Briefly describe the following: - 1. Under what conditions would you prefer borrowing new material…

A: for highways embankment maximum dry density depends upon following factors 1.void ratio  2.…

Q: A column 425mm x 425mm supports a dead load of 850kN

A: Given: Dimension of Column = 425 mm x 425 mm Dead load = 850 kN Live load = 750 kN. Allowable soil…

Q: n engineer what is the role of soil mechanics in highways and bridges

A: The behavior of soils when studied with help of soil physics and applied mechanics is known as soil…

Q: soil is the resistance of which remains constant no matter how much the load placed on it ?

A: Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth's surface and is formed from the weathering of…

Q: A) Discuss the formation of the soil. Describe it shortly in your own words. B) Describe the…

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