3.1 - Number of passes of the roller
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What is the primary purpose of soil compaction?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of pressure applied to soil.
Name one characteristic of the compactor that affects compaction.
💡 Hint: Consider what physical features might change the pressure applied.
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What is the main effect of increasing the number of passes of the roller on soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressing soil layers together affects their arrangement.
True or False: All soil types require the same number of passes for effective compaction.
💡 Hint: Remember the properties of different soil types.
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Given a project requiring compaction of sandy loam, create a detailed plan for the number of passes and associated moisture content. Justify your selections.
💡 Hint: Consider the basic properties of sandy loam and its behavior under pressure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of rollers versus vibratory plates in a situation requiring high compaction for clay soils. What would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Analyze how soil types respond differently to various compaction methods.
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