Answered>Order 6598

Please answer these 2 questions in total five to six hundred words ((including illustrations, sketches and/or photos)

Q1. The data from a falling-head test on a silty clay are:

Cross-sectional area of soil = 80 cm2

Length of soil = 10 cm

Initial head = 100 cm

Final head = 80 cm

Duration of test = 0.20 hour Diameter

of tube = 6 mm Temperature = 23 °C

Your project team members realize that a soil conductivity test can play a very significant

role in any building project development. They seek your professional advice regarding when the

falling-head test should be applied other than other conductivity tests.

Your response may cover soil conditions of a project, as well as other project and design

considerations such as cost, time, quality, etc. (including illustrations, sketches and/or photos) (Four hundred words).

Q2. Research and briefly describe the following item about soil compaction (including illustrations,

sketches and/or photos).

Compaction equipment in field (Two Hundred words)