Practice Grain Size And Shape (2.2) - Characteristics of the compactor

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Question 1.
What is grain size in soil?
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Think about how we measure the size of small objects.
Question 2.
What effect does grain shape have on soil?
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Consider how blocks fit together.
3Question 3.
What is the primary factor that affects soil compaction?
- Grain Size
- Color
- Organic Matter
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Think about how different sizes fill spaces.
4Question 4.
True or False: Round grains typically provide better compaction than angular grains.
- True
- False
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Consider how bricks stack versus marbles.
Question 5.
Given a soil sample of varying grain sizes, predict how this might affect its compaction properties in a construction project.
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Consider how an assortment of marble sizes changes a container's fill.
Question 6.
Explain how the combination of grain shape and water content could affect a construction site’s soil analysis.
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Think about the wet sand’s ability to hold a castle shape.

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