Geotechnical Engineering

DHARM

446 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

References

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2. Alam Singh and B.C. Punmia: A New Laboratory Compaction Device and its Comparison with
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3. Alam Singh and B.C. Punmia: Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Standard Book House, Nai Sarak,
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Questions and Problems

12.1 (a) Discuss the effect of compaction on soil properties.

(b) Write short notes on:

(i) Field compaction control

(ii) Method of compaction (S.V.U.—B.Tech. (Part-Time)—Sep., 1983)

12.2 (a) Derive an expression for ‘zero air-void line’ and draw the line for a specific gravity of 2.65.

(b) What are the various factors that affect the compaction of soil in the field? How will you

measure compaction in the field? Describe a method with its limitations.

(S.V.U.—Four-year B.Tech. Apr., 1983)

12.3 Draw typical compaction curves (γd vs moisture content) for

(i) Well-graded gravel with fines, (ii) Well-graded sandy clay,

(iii) Silty clay and (iv) Highly plastic clay.

(S.V.U.—Four-year B.Tech. Dec., 1982)

12.4 (i) Bring out the usefulness of compaction test in the Laboratory in soil engineering practice.