1.2 - Design Procedures
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Practice Questions
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What are the primary chemicals used for soil stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think of common construction materials.
What does plasticity index indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider soil behavior with moisture.
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What is one of the primary advantages of using quick lime in soil stabilization?
💡 Hint: Consider the chemical reaction in stabilization.
True or False: A strength gain of at least 700 kPa is needed for effective cement stabilization.
💡 Hint: Reflect on cement requirements.
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Imagine you have a clay soil with a plasticity index indicating high plasticity. Discuss whether lime, cement, or a combination would be best suited for stabilization and why.
💡 Hint: Focus on the properties of the soil and benefits of each chemical.
Evaluate a soil stabilization project where the initial test shows only a 20 psi increase in strength with lime. What steps would you recommend to improve this outcome?
💡 Hint: Think about the ingredients and conditions for better stability.
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