1 - Chemical Modification or Stabilization
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Practice Questions
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What is chemical stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about altering soil properties.
Name one chemical used for soil stabilization.
💡 Hint: Remember they change the soil's properties.
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What is the primary purpose of chemical stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about the main rationale behind modifying soil.
True or False: A strength gain of 30 psi is acceptable for soil stabilized with approved chemicals.
💡 Hint: What was mentioned about strength gains?
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A project requires a stable pavement subgrade. You have clayey soil with a high plasticity index. How would you approach chemical stabilization?
💡 Hint: What properties of the clay are important?
You need to prepare a soil-cement mixture for stabilization. Describe the steps you will take to test its effectiveness.
💡 Hint: What conditions are necessary for proper testing?
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