2.8.1 - Expansive Soils
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Practice Questions
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What is expansive soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how certain soils change with water.
Give an example of where expansive soils might be found.
💡 Hint: Consider soils used in agricultural settings.
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What happens to expansive soils when they become wet?
💡 Hint: Think about a sponge absorbing water.
True or False: Expansive soils only affect rigid pavements.
💡 Hint: Consider how soils interact with different structures.
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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.
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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