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Question 1 Easy

What is the capacity range of smooth wheeled steel drum rollers?

💡 Hint: Think about the numbers mentioned in the section.

Question 2 Easy

What type of soil are pneumatic tyred rollers suitable for?

💡 Hint: Recall the versatility of this type of roller.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of smooth wheeled steel drum rollers?

To compact fine soil
To compact well-graded sand and gravel
To knead clay

💡 Hint: Think about the type of materials these rollers are effective on.

Question 2

Pneumatic tyred rollers can be used on which of the following soils?

Very soft clay
Most coarse soils
Highly variable soils

💡 Hint: Recall the types of soil pneumatic rollers were effective for.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If you are tasked with compacting a heterogeneous soil type for road construction, describe your approach using the types of rollers discussed.

💡 Hint: Think about the needs of each type of soil.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have a project situated in a region known for mixed soil types. How would you prepare the area for construction using the different types of compaction equipment?

💡 Hint: Recall each roller's advantages and soil suitability.

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