Practice Methods - 2.12.2 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.12.2 - Methods

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Question 1 Easy

What is mechanical stabilization?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials are mixed for better compaction.

Question 2 Easy

Name one chemical used in soil stabilization.

💡 Hint: Consider the materials commonly used in construction.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of soil stabilization?

A. Increase soil moisture
B. Improve engineering characteristics
C. Reduce the cost of materials

💡 Hint: Consider what stabilization primarily affects.

Question 2

True or False: Bituminous stabilization is suitable for treating clay soils.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of bituminous materials.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the environmental impacts of lime stabilization on adjacent ecosystems when using it for road construction.

💡 Hint: Consider both the immediate and long-term effects.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a small-scale experiment to compare the effectiveness of mechanical vs. chemical soil stabilization on a local soil sample.

💡 Hint: Focus on measurable variables to evaluate performance.

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