Practice Weight of 50 to 80 kN - 1.3.3 | 19. Types of Field Compaction Equipment | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Weight of 50 to 80 kN

1.3.3 - Weight of 50 to 80 kN

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Question 1 Easy

What is the weight range of a sheepsfoot roller?

💡 Hint: Refer back to its specifications.

Question 2 Easy

What type of soil is a sheepsfoot roller best suited for?

💡 Hint: Think about soils that need kneading.

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Question 1

What is the weight range for sheepsfoot rollers?

10-30 kN
50-80 kN
100-200 kN

💡 Hint: Refer to the specifications we discussed.

Question 2

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

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of uniform sands.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A contractor is faced with soft clay during construction. They have a sheepsfoot roller, a rubber-tired roller, and a smooth drum roller available. Which would you recommend and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the suitability of each roller type.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have a choice between a sheepsfoot and a smooth drum roller in a clay-heavy environment. Discuss the potential outcomes of using one over the other.

💡 Hint: Think about how kneading action influences soil compaction.

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