Cm 3503 Questions & Correct Answers
Graded A+ Year 2025/26 Updated Exam 2
unit weight, strength, stability of slopes, amount of settlement in structures
loose soils must be compacted to: increase (3), decrease (1)
compaction
the densification of soil by removal of air and water by means of mechanical
energy
dry unit weight
degree of compaction measures in terms of:
water
compaction and rearrangement of particles facilitated by means of:
softening movement
water acts as a ___ agent, and allows for the ___ of the soil particles
3 25
in the standard proctor test, soil is mixed with varying amount of water and is
compacted to fill ___ equal layers by a hammer that delivers ___ blows to each
layer
moisture content, soil type (grain-size distribution, amount and type of clay,
specific gravity of soil), compaction effort
compaction is affected by: (3)
max dry unit weight optimum moisture content
as the compaction effort is increased: ___ increases, and ___ decreases
heavy rollers
the modified proctor test uses ___ to represent better field conditions
5 heavier higher
Graded A+ Year 2025/26 Updated Exam 2
unit weight, strength, stability of slopes, amount of settlement in structures
loose soils must be compacted to: increase (3), decrease (1)
compaction
the densification of soil by removal of air and water by means of mechanical
energy
dry unit weight
degree of compaction measures in terms of:
water
compaction and rearrangement of particles facilitated by means of:
softening movement
water acts as a ___ agent, and allows for the ___ of the soil particles
3 25
in the standard proctor test, soil is mixed with varying amount of water and is
compacted to fill ___ equal layers by a hammer that delivers ___ blows to each
layer
moisture content, soil type (grain-size distribution, amount and type of clay,
specific gravity of soil), compaction effort
compaction is affected by: (3)
max dry unit weight optimum moisture content
as the compaction effort is increased: ___ increases, and ___ decreases
heavy rollers
the modified proctor test uses ___ to represent better field conditions
5 heavier higher
