Practice - Basic Soil Properties Relevant to Pavement Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What does grain size distribution refer to in soil?
💡 Hint: Think about the proportions of sand, silt, and clay.
Define plasticity index.
💡 Hint: It's a measure of moisture content in soil behavior.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which property measures the moisture content range where soil can deform plastically?
💡 Hint: Remember, it connects liquid and plastic limits.
True or False: The specific gravity of soil affects its structural behavior under loads.
💡 Hint: Think about how heavier soils behave under loads.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a soil sample with a high plasticity index, describe the potential impacts on pavement design and performance.
💡 Hint: Consider how moisture affects size and strength.
Analyze a scenario where a poorly graded soil is used in pavement subgrade. What might be the consequences?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between drainage and load-bearing stability.
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