2.9 - California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test
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Practice Questions
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What does CBR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of what this ratio measures related to soil strength.
In a CBR test, what do we use to penetrate the soil?
💡 Hint: What tool helps us measure the soil's load-bearing capacity?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a higher CBR value indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between CBR values and soil capabilities.
True or False: The CBR test is only performed on soaked samples.
💡 Hint: Remember the different conditions we're testing.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked to design a pavement over a soil with a CBR of 3%. If a similar road in a different location uses a CBR of 15%, discuss the design implications for thickness and materials.
💡 Hint: Think about how the soil's strength impacts material choice.
Given that the CBR is essential in preventing pavement failures, propose methods to improve the CBR value of a weak soil subgrade identified during testing.
💡 Hint: Consider how construction techniques can influence soil properties.
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