3.5 - Types of Compaction Equipment
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Practice Questions
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What type of roller is best suited for granular soils?
💡 Hint: Think about what roller is described as providing static compaction.
Which roller has lugs and is effective for cohesive soils?
💡 Hint: Remember the type of surface that has a lot of clay.
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What type of soil is best compacted with smooth-wheeled rollers?
💡 Hint: Focus on the soil type most compatible with static compaction.
True or False: Pneumatic tyred rollers are only effective for granular soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of this type of equipment.
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Analyze why smooth-wheeled rollers might be chosen over other types of rollers in a specific project. Give examples of such projects.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of surfaces that require smoothness.
Consider a construction project needing compaction of a variety of soil types. Discuss the strategies you would use in selecting compacting equipment.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the properties of both soil types and their responses to different types of equipment.
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