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SOIL MECHANICS EXAM – COMPACTION questions with correct answers
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What happens during fill operations? CORRECT ANSWER When fill operations are taking place the new soils are usually compacted in place to improve the 
strength characteristics. 
 
What is compaction CORRECT ANSWER Compaction in general terms is the densification of soil by the reduction in voids (mainly air) by mechanical means. 
 
How do you define degree of compaction? CORRECT ANSWER the dry unit weight 
 
Describe the dry unit weight CORRECT ANSWER -> It increases with compaction 
-> I...
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Soil Mechanics - Chapter 3 questions with correct answers
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Porosity CORRECT ANSWER Is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume 
 
Degree of Saturation CORRECT ANSWER Is defined as the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids 
 
Moisture Content CORRECT ANSWER Is also referred to as water content and is defined as the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids in a given volume of soil 
 
Unit Weight CORRECT ANSWER Is the weight of soil per unit volume 
 
Dry Unit Weight CORRECT ANSWER The weight per unit volum...
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Soil Mechanics - Exam 1 questions and answers with rated content
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Soil Mechanics - Exam 1 questions and answers with rated content 
Soil Mechanics 
Application of static, mechanics of materials, and fluid mechanics to describe the behavior of soils 
 
 
 
Soil 
Weathering rocks and minerals 
 
 
 
 
What are the differences between sand and clay? (size, shape, strength comes from __?) 
Sand: larger/coarse grained, rounder, strength from frictional forces between particles 
Clay: small/fine grained, flat, strength from water interaction 
 
 
 
Effective stress...
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SOIL MECHANICS FINAL EXAM – CONSOLIDATION |57 questions| with correct answers
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What is a settlement? CORRECT ANSWER a displacement caused by a change in stress 
 
What is the symbol for settlement? CORRECT ANSWER δ 
 
What are the three different types of settlements? CORRECT ANSWER -> Distortion 
-> Consolidation 
-> Secondary Settlement 
 
What is the equation for total settlement? CORRECT ANSWER δ = δd + δc + δs 
 
δ-> Total Settlement 
δd-> Distortion Settlement 
δc-> Consolidation Settlement 
δs-> Secondary Settlement 
 
What is Distortio...
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Soil Mechanics Exam 2 questions with correct answers
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True CORRECT ANSWER T/F: Hydraulic gradient, i, is defined as the energy or head loss, h, per unit length, l. 
 
True CORRECT ANSWER T/F: Seepage velocity, the actual velocity of the water flowing in the voids, is greater than the discharge, or superficial, velocity and is related by porosity. 
 
Degree of Soil Saturation 
Void Ratio 
Grain size distribution 
Pore size distribution CORRECT ANSWER Hydraulic conductivity, or permeability, depends on the following: 
 
False CORRECT ANSWER T/F: Ther...
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Soil Mechanics Exam 2 questions and answers latest 2023
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Soil Mechanics Exam 2 questions and answers latest 2023 
True 
T/F: Hydraulic gradient, i, is defined as the energy or head loss, h, per unit length, l. 
 
 
 
True 
T/F: Seepage velocity, the actual velocity of the water flowing in the voids, is greater than the discharge, or superficial, velocity and is related by porosity. 
 
 
 
Degree of Soil Saturation 
Void Ratio 
Grain size distribution 
Pore size distribution 
Hydraulic conductivity, or permeability, depends on the following: 
 
 
 
Fal...
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Soil Mechanics Formulas 100% accurate answers
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Soil Mechanics Formulas 100% accurate answers 
stress 
σ=F/A 
 
 
 
strain 
ε = ΔL/L 
 
 
 
total weight 
Wt=Ww+Ws 
 
Ww=weight of water 
Ws=weight of solid soil 
 
 
 
Total Volume 
Vt=Va+Vw+Vs = Vs+Vv 
 
Va=volume of air 
Vw=volume of water 
Vs=volume of soil 
 
 
 
volume of void 
Vv=Va+Vw
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Geotechnical Engineering || with 100% Errorless Solutions.
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Soil mechanics correct answers is a discipline that applies the principles of engineering mechanics to soils to predict the mechanical behavior of soil. 
 
Geotechnical Engineering correct answers is the branch of civil engineering that deals with soil, rock, and underground water, and their relation to the design construction and operation of engineering projects. 
 
Shallow Foundations correct answers for transferring building loads to underlying ground 
 mostly for firm soils or light loads 
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Soil Mechanics - Test 1 with verified questions and answers
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Soil Mechanics 
The branch of science that deals with the study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses subjected to various types of forces 
 
 
 
Coulomb 
Theories for soil strength 
 
 
 
Rankine 
Theories for soil stresses on retaining walls 
 
 
 
Terzaghi 
-Concept of effective strength, 
- Published the first book on soil mechanics 
- Considered to be the father of modern soil mechanincs 
 
 
 
Soil is formed by: 
Weathering & transportation of rock 
 
 
 
Weath...
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Department of Civil Engineering CE 42- SOIL MECHANICS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Department of Civil Engineering CE 42- SOIL MECHANICS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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