4.6 - Seasonal and Environmental Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What does soaked CBR indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about conditions during heavy rainfall or flooding.
What does the freeze-thaw cycle do to soil?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of freezing and thawing on stability.
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What does soaked CBR simulate?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about how soil behaves when wet.
True or False: A rising water table strengthens subgrade soil.
💡 Hint: Consider how saturation impacts soil strength.
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Given the climate history of an area with fluctuating temperatures and significant snowfall, design a pavement structure. Justify your choices based on seasonal conditions.
💡 Hint: Analyze historical data for snow and temperatures to adjust your design.
If water from a rising table threatens to saturate a site for new pavement, outline a mitigation strategy and describe how you'd monitor ongoing performance.
💡 Hint: Focus on proactive strategies to manage changing conditions.
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