Once dry sand is well compacted , but liable to expose to moisture or water ,then will it bulk????
2007-01-23 17:50:26 · 7 answers · asked by anup 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
No. Bulking is a term used to describe the apparent volume increase of sand as it's moisture condition increases. Very dry sand and very wet sand both show no "bulking". I believe that sand begins to show bulking when it is wetter than SSD (Saturated Surface Dry) condition. The water adhering to the outside surface of the sand particles has a weak repellant effect on adjacent particles. This effect can be overcome by compacting the sand.
2007-01-24 07:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by violin260 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u ve done geotechnical.. volume of soil wld increase aupon addition of water..
2007-01-23 18:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by *♥sugar♥* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expansive soils typically contain clays or silt. Sandy soils are resistent to expansion. See soil mechanics, soil properties, or soil engineering.
2007-01-23 18:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-25 22:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-06 16:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
physics says no
2007-01-23 17:55:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋