Practice Towing Speed - 3.4 | 21. Characteristics of the compactor | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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3.4 - Towing Speed

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Question 1 Easy

What is towing speed?

💡 Hint: Think about what compaction rollers do and how they move.

Question 2 Easy

Name one factor that affects towing speed.

💡 Hint: Consider what different soils are made of.

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Question 1

What is the primary effect of towing speed on soil compaction?

A. Increases soil moisture
B. Affects effectiveness of compaction
C. Enhances soil erosion

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if a roller moves too fast.

Question 2

True or False: Towing speed should be constant regardless of soil type.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how different soils behave during compaction.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If you are tasked with compacting a newly excavated site with varying soil types, how would you determine the optimal towing speed? Discuss your approach.

💡 Hint: Think about how different soil textures might react to movement.

Challenge 2 Hard

Considering a scenario where soil saturation levels change, how would you monitor effective compaction during the process?

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between water content and compaction efforts.

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