Practice Expansive Soils - 2.8.1 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.8.1 - Expansive Soils

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is expansive soil?

💡 Hint: Think about how certain soils change with water.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of where expansive soils might be found.

💡 Hint: Consider soils used in agricultural settings.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What happens to expansive soils when they become wet?

  • They shrink
  • They swell
  • They stay the same

💡 Hint: Think about a sponge absorbing water.

Question 2

True or False: Expansive soils only affect rigid pavements.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how soils interact with different structures.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a construction site that needs to be built on expansive soil. List the steps you would take to ensure the stability of the pavement structure.

💡 Hint: Think about how to prevent moisture-related challenges.

Question 2

Analyze the long-term effects of ignoring expansive soil on a newly constructed roadway. What issues may arise scientifically and financially?

💡 Hint: Consider both technical and economic perspectives.

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