Practice Effects on Pavements - 2.8.3 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.8.3 - Effects on Pavements

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to expansive soils when they get wet?

💡 Hint: Think about the reaction of soils to moisture.

Question 2

Easy

Name one issue that can arise from pavement surface deformation.

💡 Hint: Consider the types of visible damage in pavement.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the cause of cracking in pavements supported by expansive soils?

  • Water accumulation
  • Swelling due to moisture
  • Traffic loads

💡 Hint: What happens to the soil when it absorbs water?

Question 2

Rutting can lead to which of the following problems?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how the pavement surface changes under load.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assess the impact of utilizing lime stabilization on a new pavement project situated over expansive soils. Discuss pros, cons, and long-term benefits.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between initial investment and future savings.

Question 2

Design a maintenance strategy for a highway that frequently experiences cracking and rutting due to expansive subgrade conditions.

💡 Hint: Think about both preventative actions and responsive plans.

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