2.14 - Summary of Key Soil Parameters in Pavement Design
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What does gradation refer to in soils?
💡 Hint: Think about how the size of soil particles might affect construction.
What are Atterberg limits used to measure?
💡 Hint: What property helps in understanding how soil behaves with moisture changes?
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What does high shear strength in soil indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of a strong foundation.
True or False: Gradation affects both drainage and compaction in soils.
💡 Hint: What do we want to happen to water when the rain falls on a road?
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You are tasked with designing a pavement over a clayey subgrade with a high PI. What measures would you implement to ensure the pavement remains durable and what tests would you perform?
💡 Hint: What characteristics should you consider about your soil's expansion potential?
If a soil has a CBR of 8%, what would you conclude about its suitability for heavy traffic pavements?
💡 Hint: Consider the general thresholds for CBR values and their implications.
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