Practice Laboratory Tests (4.3.2) - Evaluation of Soil Strength for Pavements
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Question 1 Easy

What does UCS stand for in soil testing?

💡 Hint: Think about what it measures.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary purpose of the CBR test?

💡 Hint: It compares soil strength against a standard.

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Question 1

What is the UCS Test used for?

Soil density measurement
Cohesive strength evaluation
Moisture content analysis

💡 Hint: It's a test of strength without lateral confinement.

Question 2

True or False: CBR values provide information on subgrade soil strength?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what CBR compares against.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a UCS result of 80 kPa for a cohesive soil, predict potential pavement issues and suggest improvement methods.

💡 Hint: Consider soil behavior under traffic loads.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how results from the Triaxial Compression Test could influence pavement thickness recommendations.

💡 Hint: Think about how these factors determine necessary support.

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