Practice Basic Soil Properties Relevant to Pavement Engineering - 1.3 | 1. Soil Classification for Pavement Engineering | Pavement Materials
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does grain size distribution refer to in soil?

💡 Hint: Think about the proportions of sand, silt, and clay.

Question 2

Easy

Define plasticity index.

💡 Hint: It's a measure of moisture content in soil behavior.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which property measures the moisture content range where soil can deform plastically?

  • Plasticity Index
  • Grain Size Distribution
  • Compaction Characteristics

💡 Hint: Remember, it connects liquid and plastic limits.

Question 2

True or False: The specific gravity of soil affects its structural behavior under loads.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how heavier soils behave under loads.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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