5.9.1. Equipment Used

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary function of a pulverizer?

   Hint

   Think about soil preparation for stabilization.

2. 2.

   Name one use of compaction rollers.

   Hint

   Consider what happens after mixing soil.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of a pulverizer in soil stabilization?

   • To level the ground
   • To crush and mix soil
   • To distribute water

   Hint

   Consider what is needed to mix soil effectively.

4. 4.

   True or False: Graders are used to compact soil.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Ask yourself what graders actually do.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with preparing a stretch of road using soil stabilization methods. Describe the steps you would take, including the equipment you would use at each stage.

   Hint

   Think about the equipment in the order they would logically be used.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a scenario where a grader is incorrectly used on uneven soil. What could be the outcome and how might it affect later stages of construction?

   Hint

   Consider the domino effect of one wrong step in the process of construction.