Practice Suitable for well graded sand, gravel, silt of low plasticity - 1.1.3 | 19. Types of Field Compaction Equipment | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What type of soil are smooth wheeled rollers suitable for?

💡 Hint: Think about soil types that provide good drainage.

Question 2

Easy

What is the weight range of sheepsfoot rollers?

💡 Hint: Consider the suitability for fine-grained soils.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a smooth wheeled steel drum roller?

  • To knead fine soils
  • To compact well graded soils
  • To compact very soft clay

💡 Hint: Think about their suitability mentioned earlier.

Question 2

True or False: Sheepsfoot rollers are suitable for uniform sand.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the kneading action required.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with finding the best compaction equipment for a site containing a mix of well graded gravel and soft clay. Discuss and justify your choice of equipment based on the soil types.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the properties of each roller discussed earlier.

Question 2

If you need to improve existing road conditions on a highway with varying soil types, outline an operational plan specifying machinery and methods.

💡 Hint: Think about soil interaction and machinery application.

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