2.6.3 - Role in Pavement Support
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What is shear strength?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil handles force.
Name one factor that affects pavement support.
💡 Hint: What affects how much weight a road can hold?
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What is the effect of high shear strength on pavement performance?
💡 Hint: Remember the main function of shear strength.
True or False: Low shear strength soils cannot be used for pavement without stabilization.
💡 Hint: Think about what we learned regarding soil strength.
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You are designing a road over expansive clay. Propose a stabilization technique and justify its use.
💡 Hint: Think about how chemical reactions can often improve material properties.
How would you evaluate the shear strength of an existing subgrade? List the steps you would take.
💡 Hint: Consider both field testing and lab testing for a comprehensive evaluation.
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