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Practice Questions
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What is a compactor?
💡 Hint: Think about what equipment is used in construction.
Name one soil characteristic that affects compaction.
💡 Hint: Consider what properties of soil can change how well it packs.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What factor does not affect the effectiveness of a compactor?
💡 Hint: Think about what properties within soil and machinery influence outcomes.
True or False: A higher number of compactor passes always guarantees better compaction.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how many times you have to do something to see a difference.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction team is using a compactor to prepare a site for a road. They opt for lifts that are too thick. What complications might arise from this decision, and how would it impact the overall compaction?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when layers are not compacted cleanly and evenly.
You’re tasked with selecting a compactor for a project involving loose, sandy soil. What factors will you consider to ensure optimum compaction and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how each property either helps or hinders compaction.
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