Practice Weight Of 50 To 80 Kn (1.3.3) - Types of Field Compaction Equipment

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Question 1.
What is the weight range of a sheepsfoot roller?
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Refer back to its specifications.
Question 2.
What type of soil is a sheepsfoot roller best suited for?
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Think about soils that need kneading.
3Question 3.
What is the weight range for sheepsfoot rollers?
- 10-30 kN
- 50-80 kN
- 100-200 kN
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Refer to the specifications we discussed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sheepsfoot rollers are suitable for uniform sands.
- True
- False
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Think about the properties of uniform sands.
Question 5.
A contractor is faced with soft clay during construction. They have a sheepsfoot roller, a rubber-tired roller, and a smooth drum roller available. Which would you recommend and why?
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Consider the suitability of each roller type.
Question 6.
You have a choice between a sheepsfoot and a smooth drum roller in a clay-heavy environment. Discuss the potential outcomes of using one over the other.
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Think about how kneading action influences soil compaction.

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