4.3.1.1 - California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test
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Practice Questions
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What does the acronym CBR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the test's full name.
What is the purpose of the CBR Test?
💡 Hint: Consider what this test evaluates regarding soil strength.
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What does the CBR Test evaluate?
💡 Hint: Think about the main function of the CBR Test.
True or False: A higher CBR value means a need for thicker pavement.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between strength and thickness.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction project requires a pavement structure suitable for high traffic volumes. The subgrade has a CBR value of 5%. What recommendations can be made for the pavement design?
💡 Hint: Consider what a low CBR value necessitates in terms of design.
You are given a project with various soil samples. Sample A has a CBR value of 10%, Sample B has 20%. How would the pavement specifications differ for each sample?
💡 Hint: What is the direct relationship between CBR values and pavement design choices?
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