Practice Applications - 2.12.3 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.12.3 - Applications

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is soil stabilization?

💡 Hint: Think about improving soil strength.

Question 2 Easy

What role does the subgrade play in transportation?

💡 Hint: It's the layer directly supporting the pavement.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of soil stabilization techniques?

To enhance soil color
To improve soil strength
To increase soil volume

💡 Hint: Think about why we want to improve soil for construction.

Question 2

True or False: A stable subgrade can lead to longer-lasting pavements.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of a strong foundation.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a soil stabilization plan for a construction project in a wet region with clayey soils.

💡 Hint: Consider the clay's properties and how to improve them for better performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a situation where inadequate base layer stabilization leads to pavement failure. What steps could have been taken to prevent this?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how each layer supports the pavement and affects performance.

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