Practice Significance in Pavement Engineering - 2.3.3 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.3.3 - Significance in Pavement Engineering

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the three components of Atterberg limits?

💡 Hint: Think about the states of moisture in soil.

Question 2

Easy

What is the significance of a high Plasticity Index?

💡 Hint: Consider how moisture affects soil behavior.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Plasticity Index signify?

  • Soil cohesion
  • Soil expansion potential
  • Soil compaction rate

💡 Hint: Think about how soil changes with moisture.

Question 2

True or False: A higher Plasticity Index always indicates better soil for pavement subgrade.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what high PI indicates regarding volume changes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate a pavement design scenario with high moisture retention in the subgrade due to expansive soils. Suggest treatments and their rationale.

💡 Hint: Consider both chemical and physical methods for intervention.

Question 2

In a case study, a highway constructed on high PI soils experienced cracking after heavy rains. How could the original design have integrated PI considerations?

💡 Hint: Look into pre-emptive design changes that ensure durability.

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