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

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the three major groups in the Unified Soil Classification System?

💡 Hint: Think about how soils are grouped based on their size.

Question 2

Easy

What is compaction?

💡 Hint: What happens to the soil when it is compacted?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary classification system used for soils in highway engineering?

  • Unified Soil Classification System
  • AASHTO Classification
  • Indian Standard Classification

💡 Hint: Consider which system focuses more on highway applications.

Question 2

True or False: High plasticity index indicates good subgrade material.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil with a high plasticity index.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A civil engineer measures a soil's Atterberg Limits as: Liquid Limit = 40%, Plastic Limit = 25%. Calculate the Plasticity Index and discuss its implications for pavement design.

💡 Hint: Remember the formula for PI.

Question 2

A soil undergoes a plate load test and settles under a load intensity of 100 kPa, causing a 5mm settlement. Calculate the k-value and discuss its importance in rigid pavement design.

💡 Hint: Consider what high and low k-values mean for pavement performance.

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