2 - Mechanical Stabilization
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Practice Questions
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What is mechanical stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about how we make weak soils stronger.
Name one method of mechanical stabilization.
💡 Hint: What do we do to compact soils?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does mechanical stabilization primarily aim to enhance?
💡 Hint: Focus on the structural benefits.
True or False: Densification is a process of making soils weaker.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of compacting soils.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction site reveals a CBR of 1.5. Propose a multi-step mechanical stabilization strategy considering economic and environmental factors.
💡 Hint: Integrate cost-effectiveness with performance in mind.
You have to design a roadway over organic soils prone to high moisture. What specific methods would you implement to ensure functionality?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the methods discussed in class.
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