Practice Importance in Pavement Design - 2.5.3 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.5.3 - Importance in Pavement Design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is permeability in soil?

💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through different soil types.

Question 2

Easy

Why is high permeability desirable for pavement subgrade?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of water on pavement materials.

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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 main consequence of high pore pressure in low permeability soils?

  • Increased strength of pavement
  • Pavement cracking
  • Decreased drainage

💡 Hint: What might happen when water builds up in dense soils?

Question 2

True or False: High permeability soils are always preferred for pavement design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about connectivity between drainage and pavement performance.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a scenario in which a highway built on clayey soil experiences severe cracking after repeated rainfalls. What solutions could you propose to alleviate the damage?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between soil moisture and structural longevity.

Question 2

Given two pavement designs—one using a high permeability base and the other using a low permeability base—detail the expected performance differences in terms of durability and maintenance.

💡 Hint: Think about how water affects soil quality over time.

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