5.2.1 - Mechanical Stabilization
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Practice Questions
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What is mechanical stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about improving soil strength.
Name one tool used in mechanical stabilization.
💡 Hint: What compacting devices do we use?
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What is the main purpose of mechanical stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about why we strengthen soil in construction.
True or False: Mechanical stabilization involves using chemical additives.
💡 Hint: What type of stabilization are we discussing?
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Design a mechanical stabilization plan for a highway over an area of weak clayey soil. What materials and methods would you propose, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials interact and the benefits they provide.
Critique an existing mechanical stabilization practice in your local area. What improvements can be made to enhance its effectiveness?
💡 Hint: Look at how effective the current practices are in real-world conditions.
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