Practice Soil Type and Classification - 4.2.2 | 4. Evaluation of Soil Strength for Pavements | Pavement Materials
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4.2.2 - Soil Type and Classification

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two types of soil based on their cohesive properties?

💡 Hint: Think about how they hold together.

Question 2

Easy

Which type of soil is typically plastic?

💡 Hint: Recall which soil type is associated with plasticity.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which soil type has strength based on cohesion?

  • Sands
  • Clays
  • Gravels

💡 Hint: Think about the plasticity of these soils.

Question 2

True or False: Cohesionless soils rely solely on moisture content for their strength.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what gives sands and gravels their strength.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A project engineer plans to design a pavement over a clay subgrade with a high plasticity index and a sand subgrade. Discuss how the differing soil properties will influence pavement design, including thickness and material considerations.

💡 Hint: Think about the load-bearing capacity of each soil type and how that influences design choices.

Question 2

Consider a scenario wherein misclassification of clay as sand occurred in an engineering project. Analyze the potential repercussions on pavement performance.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how strength relationships and environmental factors impact pavement longevity.

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