What are the forms in which clay is found?.

Q: Describe the Dispersive clays.

A: Dispersive clays vary from ordinary clays which are erosion resistant since their relative content…

Q: Explain how the three types of rocks can be engineered and use as construction aggregate.

A: On the basis of Geological Formation, rocks can be classified into 3 categories:- Igneous rocksIt…

Q: What is the difference between honeycombing and surface voids? Which one is more important to…

A: In the concrete structure  Due to lack of vibration and finishing , somes voids are left. These…

Q: the process of creating rocks by compacting and cementing particles is called?

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Q: how can we clasify clay is it organic or inorganic compound?

A: The soil above A-line in the plasticity chart is called clay with particle size less than 2 micron.…

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: How does the deformation results in the soil?

A: Deformation in the soil is defined as the condition during which distortion or change in the soil…

Q: The results obtained from unconsolidated undrained (UU) triaxial compression tests are given in…

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Q: Describe the Expansive Clays.

A: Expansive clay seems to be a sort of clay recognized as just a lightweight aggregate with such a…

Q: Does cohesion  present in clays ? Explain the properties of clay ?

A: The soil is formed by means of  Decomposition of organic matter Weathering of rocks  Physical…

Q: 4.17 The term "clay" can be used in two different ways. Describe the two meanings of this term? 4.18…

A: 4.17  The term clay can be used as a rock term and also as a particle size term in mechanical…

Q: Indian Standard (IS) Light Compaction test is usually conducted in 3 layers in a 1000 cc mould. How…

A: Given- IS Light Compaction Test- 3 layers in 1000 cc mouldfor 2250 cc mould number of blows per…

Q: What is the void ratio?

A: Consider the figure, Here, V is the total volume, e is the void ratio, Vv is the volume of voids,…

Q: Which of the following represents hardest grade of bitumen?

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Q: Explain about the about granite powder geopolymer? Why it is used ?

A: Granite Powder geopolymer (GPC)- Some researchers have discovered granite powder which is an…

Q: Describe about the Stresses Caused by the Soil Mass.

A: Stresses in a soil mass are essential for its good performance but can be problematic if they exceed…

Q: Justify the statement. The type of the soil affects its response under dynamic loading conditions.

A: Given Statement : The type of the soil affects its response under dynamic loading conditions. Our…

Q: 4.8 Compare and contrast each of the following pairs of rocks: a-Granite and diorite. b- Basalt and…

A: Rocks  In geology, a rock (or stone) is any naturally occurring solid mass or cluster of minerals or…

Q: How crumb test help in the testing for dispersive clay?

A: The soil which erodes in presence of water by the method of deflocculation is known as dispersive…

Q: less clay content in aggregate lead to enhance ... ...... ....

A: Less clay content in aggregate lead to enhance the workability of concrete, performance, quality and…

Q: 14. Calculate the amount of cement required in cumec for 100 sqm DPC of depth 2.5 cm, Grade 1:2:4.

A: given- 100 sqm DPCdepth 2.5 cmGrade 1:2:4

Q: The downward removal of soil components by water   stratification   eluviation   leaching…

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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 are the major types of metamorphic rock used in building construction?

A: Answer Metamorphic Rock= Metamorphic rock is formed by the metamorphism of the parent rock. so the…

Q: a) Why Montmoreillonite is different from Kaolinite and Illite. Explain your answer with the help of…

A: Question is based on the properties of soil. In the question we have to explain why montmoreillonite…

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

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Q: Describe the reason why we need to create runner and riser during the sand casting processes.

A: Brief concept introduction- Sand Casting Processes- Sand casting, also known as sand moulded…

Q: What is the state or nature of the water immediately surrounding a clay particle?

A: Various types of Soil water are  1- Structural water 2- Adsorbed water 3- Capillary water 4- Free or…

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 Drained Versus Undrained Strength

A: The drained strength of the soil is the strength of the soil calculated when the valve is opened…

Q: What is the influence of voids in soils on magnitude of potential compressibility, permeability and…

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Q: Why does dispersive clays should not be used?

A: Dispersive clays:- These types of soils can be a problem for many structures because they can be…

Q: How Shale are formed?

A: Formation of shale:

Q: Describe the events that take place when a saturated clay soil undergoes consolidation (the process…

A: The pressure due to the weight of the new structure developing in the clay soils are initially…

Q: What exactly is homogeneous soil?

A: Given data in question Homogeneous soil To find out What is homogeneous soil.   Homogeneous soil…

Q: What is the water/cement ratio if the volu water and cement is 0.20 m and 0.127 m respectively?

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Q: Why does deformation occur in the soil?

A: Whenever any type of construction occurs, it has to be resting on the soil beneath it. So the soil…

Q: How does the water molecules become attracted to the clay particles?

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Q: which is bigger, porosity or void ratio?

A: porosity and void ratio

Q: Explain in detail on how the clay mineralogy affects the swelling-shrinkage behaviour of a clay. Use…

A: The number of voids divided by the volume of solids is the void ratio of a mixture. Soil organic…

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: What is 'the' cause of soil consolidation O water table draw down new overburden O New structure…

A: What is 'the' cause of soil consolidation all the available options

Q: What is Consistency of Clay?

A: The consistency of clay is defined as “the degree of firmness of the clay soil. It is described by…

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: What is the three main groups of clay minerals?

A: The water absorption capacity of clay depends upon the type of mineral present in it. Minerals…

Q: Identify some of the problems caused to structures by expanding clays.

A: Due to the swelling and shrinking behavior of expansive clay, the following problems are caused in…

Q: What are the two different types of clay minerals which are used for the building blocks, or…

A: Clay mineral is defined as the very finely grained rocks. it is used for building structure for many…