Question. No$.2$

$[16$ marks$]$

a$)$ Discuss the four consequences of soils as a particulate system and by using a hydromechanical analogy explain the process of load sharing and consolidation. Use labelled diagrams to illustrate your answer

$[10]$

b$)$ Explain the term "quick condition" in a saturated soil. Discuss an experiment using labelled diagrams to illustrate this condition in saturated Fine Sands.

$[4]$

c$)$ What seismic induced phenomena is similar to a "quick condition" and explain the factors that must be in place for this to occur in real life

$[2]$

Question. No$.3$

$[14$ marks$]$

a$)$ Classify the soils by the Unified Soil Classification System and Describe them based on their estimated constituent fraction using the grainsize distribution Graphs in the figure below

$[4]$

b$)$ Based on the figure and classifications, Compare $($with explanation$)$ in ascending order the following engineering properties between the soils:

Bearing Capacity

Permeability

Compressibility

Swell$/$shrinkage

$[8]$

c$)$ Which soil is best used for the construction of a road embankment with steep side slopes and why

$[2]$