Practice Types Of Gradation (2.2.4) - Engineering Characteristics of Soils

Practice: Types of Gradation

Lesson 2.2.4Engineering Characteristics of Soils

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Question 1.
What is gradation in terms of soil?
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Think about the size variations in soil particles.
Question 2.
What type of soil has similar-sized particles?
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Consider how this affects compaction.
3Question 3.
What type of gradation includes a wide range of particle sizes?
- Well-Graded
- Poorly-Graded
- Gap-Graded
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Recall the definition of well-graded soil.
4Question 4.
True or False: Poorly-graded soils are ideal for construction due to their compactability.
- True
- False
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Think about the effects of having similar particle sizes.
Question 5.
A sample of soil collected from a construction site shows a gradation curve that is continuous and covers a wide range of particle sizes. What type of gradation is this, and why is it beneficial for construction?
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Consider how particle sizes interact with one another.
Question 6.
You have a site where gap-graded soils are present. What construction techniques or treatments could you implement to compensate for potential drainage and stability issues?
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Think about methods that can aid during construction and improve soil performance.

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