5.5.2 - Field Performance Tests
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Plate Load Test?
💡 Hint: Think about how we determine if soil is strong enough under weight.
What does CBR stand for?
💡 Hint: It’s an evaluation that relates to the strength of materials.
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What is assessed in a Plate Load Test?
💡 Hint: Consider what we need to know before building on soil.
True or False: The Field CBR test evaluates the soil strength compared to a standard material.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what CBR evaluates in relation to construction standards.
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A construction firm needs to choose materials for a new road. They have data from both the Plate Load Test and Field CBR. How would you integrate these results to finalize your material choice?
💡 Hint: Think about the interplay between capacity and strength measures in construction.
Create a detailed analysis of how varying moisture levels might affect the results of the CBR test.
💡 Hint: Identify how moisture conditions modify soil characteristics.
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