2.13 - Frost Action and Soil Behavior in Cold Regions
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Practice Questions
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What is frost heave?
💡 Hint: Think about how ice affects the soil surface.
Which types of soil are most susceptible to frost action?
💡 Hint: Consider the texture and water retention ability of soils.
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What causes frost heave?
💡 Hint: Think about how ice forms and affects the soil.
True or False: Frost heave can only affect sandy soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the different types of soil affected by ice.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the potential long-term structural implications if mitigation strategies for frost heave are not implemented in a road construction project in a cold region.
💡 Hint: Consider the costs versus long-term integrity of structures.
Propose a construction design for a new roadway in a cold climate that minimizes the effects of frost heave.
💡 Hint: Think about layering and materials to prevent ice formation.
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