27.2.1 - Empirical design
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What does empirical design rely on?
💡 Hint: Think about how decisions are based on past experiences.
Name one soil classification system mentioned in this section.
💡 Hint: Check the different categories assigned to soils.
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What is the primary focus of empirical design?
💡 Hint: Think about how practitioners build upon past experiences.
True or False: The CBR test is only applicable for cement pavements.
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of soil strength tests.
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Discuss the impact of incorrect soil classification on pavement design. How might this lead to long-term failures?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how soil properties affect load distribution.
Given the CBR values of various soil types, propose an empirical design scheme for a flexible pavement. Justify your selections.
💡 Hint: Use CBR values to guide your layer thickness decisions.
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