Practice Test Procedure - 21.2.5.1 | 22. Pavement materials: Soil | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of the Plate Bearing Test?

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of soil in pavement construction.

Question 2

Easy

What is measured during the Plate Bearing Test?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to soil when weight is applied.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Plate Bearing Test?

  • To determine soil type
  • To assess support capacity
  • To measure water content

💡 Hint: Think about what the test is used for in construction.

Question 2

True or False: The modulus of subgrade reaction can be calculated using the ratio of applied pressure to settlement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what the modulus represents in soil behavior.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A plate load test yields an average settlement of 1.0 cm under a load of 800 kg. What is the modulus of subgrade reaction?

💡 Hint: Use the provided formula for calculation.

Question 2

If during a Plate Bearing Test, moisture content is too high, how might that affect the test results and what adjustments would you suggest?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between moisture and soil strength.

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