Range of values for moisture content?

Q: Define the term capillary fringe.

A: The capillary fringe is characterized as the saturated zone of water immediately just above the…

Q: 3. What are the six main types of prestress loss?

A: As per our guidelines, we can answer only one question. Kindly repost other question as a separate…

Q: What is tortuosity, coordination number, permeability variation coefficient?

A: Tortuosity - it is the ratio of actual length around curve to the straight meander length between…

Q: What is Soil Gas?

A: Soil gases:

Q: Name four in situ densification methods and describe how each one works.

A: Dynamic compaction Vibro-compaction Using compaction piles Compaction grouting

Q: Relating to particles of clay and adsorbed water, what is the diffuse double layer?

A: The diffuse double layer is defined as an ionic structure that explains the change in electric…

Q: What are prestress losses in brief

A: The loss of tensile stress in the prestress steel that operates on the concrete component of the…

Q: 5. According to Fig. (a), (b), (c), specify what principle or relevant requirement is used on…

A: Dynamic tolerance diagram: Dynamic tolerance diagram 2 equal planes portray the volume of room used…

Q: Soil moisture extraction without any restrictive layer and with good supply of plant available water…

A: Given data  Root zone dept Roots of plant  Extraction percentage

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: Please give me right solution according to the question. Don't copy from other websites. Depth of…

A: The different types of water present in the soil that may or may not contribute to the growth of…

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Q: What is Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP)?

A: Reid vapor pressure (RVP) is a measure of the volatility of gasoline and other petroleum products.…

Q: How would I calculate moisture content of layer 1?

A: Given Layer 1  Soil type : Clayey silt  OCR = 5 Cc = 0.1 To Determine Moisture content of layer 1.

Q: Describe Nuclear Moisture–Density Method.

A: Nuclear Moisture–Density Method is a method of determining the moisture content and density in the…

Q: Where do Subsidence Inversions take place?

A: A subsidence inversion develops when a widespread layer of air descends. The layer is compressed and…

Q: Mind map on factors influencing permeability

A: Factors Affecting Permeability are explained below as follows: 1. Degree of Compaction : If…

Q: What is over-consolidated?

A: There are 3 types of consolidation stages namely : 1- over consolidation stage 2- normal…

Q: Define Soil Stabilization.

A: Soil stabilization:

Q: 11. What is the other term for natural moisture content? A. In-situ moisture content B. On-site…

A: EXPLANATION: Natural moisture content is the ratio of weight of water and the weight of soil solids…

Q: Blows Moisture Content,%

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Q: Give a summary on Soil samplers ?

A: Answer:- Soil Samplers:- Soil sampler is defined as a tool or equipment used to collect undisturbed…

Q: Define Vacuum Consolidation.

A: Vacuum consolidation is defined as the technique which is used for improving  the property of soft…

Q: What is an aquifer recharge zone? Why are they considered environmentally sensitive areas? Expound.

A: An aquifer is indeed an underlying stratum of rock or sand that holds and transports water. Since…

Q: How Permeability and Seepage differ?

A: Permeability: It is defined  property of material that allows flow of fluid through it. It also…

Q: Which factor is that water content is dependent?

A: Water content or moisture content it may be simply defined as the   quantity of water  in soil.…

Q: Determine moisture content

A: Given data : Specific gravity (GS)=2.6Weight of soil sample (w1)=0.7 kgWeight after oven drying…

Q: Q#4b) Compare optimum moisture content with wilting point water content

A: Optimum moisture content and wilting point are related to moisture content in the soil. Both are…

Q: each cut volume in earth work must be adjustment for * O bulking shrinkage O both for shrinkage and…

A: Given data: Each cut volume in earth work must be adjusted for. a)bulking b) shrinkage c)both for…

Q: Subject: soil mechanics Please help me. Urgent This is not an assignment question Thank you

A: size(mm) cumulative percentage finer %finer 2.00 100 100-74=26 0.075 74 74-60=14 0.05 60…

Q: In your own understanding (not the definition), what is the difference of Physical and Chemical…

A: Difference of Physical and Chemical weathering:

Q: What advantage does the Field permeability tests offer?

A: Permeability is basically the ease with which water can flow through any medium. In soil mechanics,…

Q: Define magma.

A: Magma is defined as the hot molten rock which is formed inside the crust level of the earth surface.…

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: What are the conditions responsible for changed elevation of groundwater table?

A: The level of the water table will change in various locations, and even within the same region.

Q: Approximately what proportions of the pore space should be occupied by air and water when a soil is…

A: Answer:- Proportion of pore space:- An ideal soil for plant growth contains 50% pore spaces and 50%…

Q: What is cavity ratio? Then give 4 examples

A: Answer Cavity Ratio 1) Room Cavity Ratio= Room cavity ratio is determined by 5 times the ratio of…

Q: Define Permeability Tests.

A: The different permeability tests are-  1. Constant head permeability test 2. Variable head…

Q: Discuss groundwater effects

A: The water present below the surface of Earth in rock and soil voids is known as groundwater.

Q: 11. Q.4/ Draw with labeling of 4 of the f 1- Transportation of river load of stylolite 2-Parts of…

A: To draw 4 labeled diagrams out of the given topics.

Q: What are the various methods for determining permeability?

A: Permeability is the capacity of a rock layer to transmit water or other fluids, such as oil. The…

Q: This is also known as the groundwater zone.

A: Saturation zone is the zone in which pores of soil is completely filled with water. It is also…

Q: soil classification according to the USCS is :

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Q: Define Field Permeability Tests.

A: Permeability is defined as the property of soil that allows a water or any fluid to pass through it.…

Weight-Volume relationships

Weight is defined as the quantity of matter contained in a body. Weight can also be defined as the force acting on a body due to gravity. Mathematically, weight can be defined as-