The downward removal of soil components by water   stratification   eluviation   leaching   illuviation

Q: soil mechanics Q1-a-- Define the weathering,and discusses the types of weathering including outcome…

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Q: With regard to the thixotropy phenomenon in clay soils, what is it and what causes it?

A: Thixotropy in clay:

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: Briefly describe the difference between a flocculent structure and a dispersed structure in clay…

A: Flocculent structure: This type of structure is formed when the positive charged edge particles…

Q: What is the critical state/s of soil based on their moisture content?

A: Soil moisture is water stored in the soil and is affected by rainfall, temperature, soil…

Q: Discuss in a detailed report " Effects of Soil Compositions on Soil Properties

A: Effect of soil composition on soil Properties as follow: 1.soil Texture : The soil texture,…

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: Define Dispersive clays.

A: Dispersive clays are defined as the soils that can be easily removed by the flow of water.…

Q: Classify the soil according to ASTM-CS

A: The soil is classified into fine-grain soil or coarse grain soil based on the soil passing through…

Q: The falling head method test is mostly used to determine permeability of granular soils…

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Q: Explain the Testing for Dispersive Clays.

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

Q: b) During lab investigation the soil fall under "CL". Comment on its type and usefulness.

A: CL is Lean Clay {falls under Average NC clays of fine grained soil type} It is a clay of low to…

Q: Derive the dimensions proportion (b/d) for the minimum seepage losses cross section of trapezoidal…

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Q: moisture content of 45%. The liquidity index and shrinkage limit of 25%, and it has natural A soil…

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Q: Chemical Processes of Weathering * products called coarse grained soil True False The solid…

A: Chemical weathering : Chemical weathering is caused mainly by oxidation, hydration, carbonation,…

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

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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: Describe the ways that capillary water and the effects of capillarity can be removed from a soil.

A: Capillarity:

Q: What is defined as the ratio of volume of air voids to the total volume of soil mass and is…

A: Option C is correct

Q: The weight of air in the void space of soils is not considered in soil phase measurements and…

A: In the analysis of soil using phase diagram, the three phases considered are as follows: 1. Air  2.…

Q: Consolidation, Compaction and Ground Improvement Techniques for soil”-- a case study

A: consolidation settlements is caused by a reduction in voids due to gradual expulsion  of water. The…

Q: three factors affecting shear strength of soil

A: Shear strength of soil :- Shear strength of soil is defined as the maximum shear stress that the…

Q: Explain the formation of residual soil.

A: Pedogenesis: Basically, the process of soil formation is known as Pedogenesis.  And the formation of…

Q: Classify the soil using AASHTO. The liquid limit and plastic limit are found to be 30 and 20,…

A: iLook at the %passing through No 200 sieve :=20%<35% so Granular material

Q: Describe about the Layered Soils Having Different Properties.

A: Properties of layered soil:

Q: In sieve analysis, sand is O passing No.4 and retained at No.200 O passing No 200 O retained at No.4…

A: In seive analysis Sand passes through 4.75 mm seive i.e No.4 and is retained on 0.075 mm seive i.e…

Q: Explain Application to Transported Soil Deposits and Residual Soil Formations.

A: The transported soils are that type of soils which formed at one place but gets transported and…

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: Indicate the ways that capillary water and the effects of capillarity can be removed from a soil.

A: The capillarity is the height water rises above the water table in porous media. The water will…

Q: 11. The soil stiffness could be obtained by carrying out: a.triaxial test b. consolidation test…

A: 11. (a) triaxial  test

Q: The soil with Gs = 2.7 and e = 0.8 has been air dried for 6 hours. After %3D %3D drying, the…

A: Given data in question  Specific Gravity  Void ratio before drying 0.8 Void ratio after drying 0.7…

Q: Differentiate between basic and acidic rock.

A: Following are the properties of basic rocks: It contains less than 65% of silica. It contains a…

Q: Calculate the specific gravity of the soil solids. A hand-carved sample of soft saturated clay…

A: Given, weight of saturated clay =350gvolume of sample=200ccweight of oven dryed clay =240 g

Q: A wet soil weighs 3000g. It has a moisture content of 10%. How much water should you add to this…

A: Given data of soil :-  Wet soil weighs = 3000 gm  Moisture content (w) = 10% = 0.1  Now  We have to…

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: A clean sandstone core sample with diameter of 3.8 cm and length of 5.6 cm is saturated with a…

A: Solution; Given that; Diameter (d)=3.8 cm Length (L)=5.6 cm

Q: SUBJECT: SOIL MECHANICS A soil sample has a bulk unit weight of 19.6 kN/cubic meter at a water…

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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: The soil profile shown is to carry a surcharge of 61 kPa applied at the ground surface. The result…

A: Given data: Surcharge=61 kPa  Saturated unit weight of the clay is 18.2 kN/m3  Void ratio=1.1 It is…

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: State whether the statement is false or true? Cement stabilization is more suitable for fine grained…

A: As per our company guidelines we are supposed to answer only first 3️⃣ sub-parts. Kindly repost…

Q: Define SELECTION OF SOIL STRENGTH PARAMETERS

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Q: calculate the suitability number and comment it as backfill material for soil having following grain…

A: Suitability  number for Rating backfill has been defined by Brown in 1976, which is given as: S =…

Q: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING For a vibroflotation project, the following backfill material…

A: To find the suitability number

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: Write down the important strength and deformation properties of a soil.

A: To determine: The important strength and deformation properties of a soil.

Q: Difference between the types of soil categories residual and transported soil.

A: Residual soil forms from the rock-weathering process and remains at the location of genesis with…