3.7.3 - Expansive Soils
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What are expansive soils?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves with water.
Name one stabilization method for expansive soils.
💡 Hint: These are common materials used in construction.
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Why do expansive soils cause issues in construction?
💡 Hint: Consider how soil reacts to water.
Stabilization of expansive soils is typically achieved through which materials?
💡 Hint: Think of construction materials commonly used.
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Consider a construction project on an expansive soil site. Propose a comprehensive plan for soil stabilization and discuss the expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps needed to prepare the soil.
Analyze a case where a road was built without stabilizing expansive soils. What happened over time, and how could it have been avoided?
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term effects of soil behavior.
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