21 - Pavement materials: Soil
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Practice Questions
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What is subgrade?
💡 Hint: Think about what lies below the pavement surface.
Name one desirable property of subgrade soil.
💡 Hint: Consider what keeps the pavement intact.
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What is the primary function of subgrade soil in pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about what lies beneath the pavement.
True or False: The CBR test measures the soil's ability to resist penetration by a plunger.
💡 Hint: Remember what the test specifically evaluates.
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Evaluate the potential impact of using high-permeability soil in a roadway project. Discuss solutions to mitigate related issues.
💡 Hint: Consider why water is detrimental to road structures.
Design a research proposal that aims to compare the performance of different soil types under identical loading conditions using CBR testing.
💡 Hint: Focus on testing objectives and how to compare results.
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