Practice Figure: E – Log Σ ’ Plot (1.2) - Compressibility Properties - Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2

Practice: Figure: e – log σ ’ plot

Lesson 1.2Compressibility Properties

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Question 1.
Define void ratio in your own words.
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Think of how much empty space is in a soil sample.
Question 2.
What does effective stress represent?
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Consider how water pressure in soil affects its strength.
3Question 3.
What does the e – log σ' plot represent?
- Relationship between temperature and pressure
- Relationship between void ratio and effective stress
- Relationship between soil type and strength
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Connect the terms 'void ratio' and 'effective stress' in the context of soil.
4Question 4.
Is the swelling index vital for predicting soil behavior?
- True
- False
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Think about scenarios involving wet and dry conditions.
Question 5.
Given a soil with an initial void ratio of 0.5, predict what might happen to its properties as effective stress increases.
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Consider how pressing a sponge changes its shape.
Question 6.
If a soil's void ratio decreases from 0.7 to 0.4 under increasing effective stress, calculate the swelling index.
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Plug in effective stress values to find the index.

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