4 - Evaluation of Soil Strength for Pavements
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of evaluating soil strength in pavement design?
💡 Hint: Think about the load-bearing role of soil.
Name one factor that increases soil strength during construction.
💡 Hint: What mechanical process do we use to improve soil density?
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What does the CBR test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what you're comparing the soil to.
True or False: Higher compaction always results in increased soil strength.
💡 Hint: What happens to soil when it's compacted tightly?
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Given a subgrade soil with a CBR of only 2%, propose a four-step improvement plan, explaining why each step is necessary.
💡 Hint: Think of ways to enhance soil's load-bearing ability.
Analyze how changing environmental conditions, like heavy rainfall, can alter the strength properties of a clay subgrade being prepared for pavement construction.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of water on clay soil behavior.
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