Practice Subbase And Base Course (3.8.2) - Soil Compaction Techniques - Pavement Materials
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the subbase in pavement construction?

💡 Hint: Think about the layer under the base course.

Question 2 Easy

How does compaction affect the durability of pavement?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to air voids in the soil.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of compaction in the subbase and base course?

To reduce costs
To ensure load distribution
To enhance color

💡 Hint: Think about why reducing air in the soil is important.

Question 2

True or False: A properly compacted subbase will help mitigate future pavement cracking.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how stability is achieved.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small pavement section and describe how you would ensure proper compaction of the subbase and base layers.

💡 Hint: Think about the tools and techniques you would use.

Challenge 2 Hard

You observe pavement distress in a recently constructed road with inadequate compaction. Analyze the contributing factors and propose a plan for remediation.

💡 Hint: Consider both the causes and solutions to address the issue.

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