Practice Soil Compressibility (2) - Terzaghi’s Spring Mass Analogy - Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2

Practice: Soil Compressibility

Lesson 2Terzaghi’s Spring Mass Analogy

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Question 1.
Define compressibility in soil.
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It relates to how the soil changes under pressure.
Question 2.
What does Terzaghi's analogy help to explain?
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Think of the model with springs and water.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'compressibility' refer to?
- The ability of soil to absorb water
- The capacity of soil to decrease in volume under load
- The strength of soil compared to other materials
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Think about the effects of weight on soil.
4Question 4.
True or False: Clay compresses instantly like sand when loaded.
- True
- False
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Consider how quickly each soil type responds under load.
Question 5.
A targeted study on a clay deposit shows that it requires 10 days for a load to reach about 90% consolidation. How does this influence site preparation for a new building?
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Consider the implications of constructing before full consolidation.
Question 6.
Design a simple experiment using Terzaghi's model to demonstrate both rapid (sand) and slow (clay) compressibility under identical loads.
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Think about how to measure and document compression over time.

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