Practice - AASHTO Soil Classification System
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the AASHTO Soil Classification System?
💡 Hint: Think about what classification helps engineers achieve.
What does A-1 soil indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider which group supports road infrastructure best.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of the AASHTO classification system?
💡 Hint: Think about paving roads.
True or False: A higher Group Index indicates better soil quality for subgrade.
💡 Hint: Recall how the Group Index is defined.
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Challenge Problems
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A project requires a subgrade with a Group Index lower than 2. Given a soil with 35% passing No. 200 sieve, LL of 48, and PI of 12, evaluate if this soil meets the requirement by calculating the GI.
💡 Hint: Follow the formula closely, noting each element's impact.
Discuss how improper soil classification can lead to pavement failure and what preventive measures should be taken.
💡 Hint: Think about the impacts of incorrect assessments on infrastructure.
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