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Volume Change Behaviour of Unsaturated soils
In this free online course, discover how the volume of Bentonite and Kaolin soils change in the presence of water.
Description
This free course, Volume Change Behaviour of Unsaturated soils, begins by explaining how the volume of unsaturated soils can change and how the free swell test is conducted. You will then be introduced to the swelling behaviour of soils and how the swelling pressure of soil can be estimated. You will also learn how the volume change behaviour of soils can be obtained from suction controlled tests.
Next, the course goes further on to discuss the swelling and collapsible behaviour of Loess and Kaolin soils. You will also learn about the differences between the Bentonites and Kaolin soils. The course also presents some laboratory tests demonstrating how the volume Kaolin and Bentonites changes in the presence of water and kerosene. Lastly, you will be introduced to the sensors and devices used in measuring the moisture content of soils.
It is important, as an engineer or soil mechanics expert, to understand which types of soil are safe on which to plan and construct buildings. If you want a better understanding of the sort of soils that are safe to build structures/buildings on, you should take this course. Start this course today and get a grasp of the swelling and collapsible behaviour of some unsaturated soils.
Start Course NowModules
Volume Change Behaviour of Soils
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Volume Change Behaviour of Soils - Learning Outcomes
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Swelling Behaviour of Soils
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Behaviour of Collapsible Soils
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Differences Between Bentonite and Kaolin Clay
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Experiments Relating to Unsaturated Soil Mechanic
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Volume Change Behaviour of Soils - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Recall how to determine the change in the volume of unsaturated soils
- Discuss how the volume change behaviour of soils can be obtained from suction controlled tests
- Explain the swelling and collapsible behaviour of Loess and Kaolin soils
- Differentiate between bentonites and kaolin soils
- Explain how the volume of bentonite changes in the presence of water or kerosene
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