Practice California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test - 2.9 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.9 - California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does CBR stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of what this ratio measures related to soil strength.

Question 2

Easy

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

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a higher CBR value indicate?

  • Weaker soil support
  • Stronger soil support
  • No effect on pavement

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between CBR values and soil capabilities.

Question 2

True or False: The CBR test is only performed on soaked samples.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the different conditions we're testing.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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