Practice Role In Pavement Support (2.6.3) - Engineering Characteristics of Soils

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Question 1.
What is shear strength?
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Think about how soil handles force.
Question 2.
Name one factor that affects pavement support.
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What affects how much weight a road can hold?
3Question 3.
What is the effect of high shear strength on pavement performance?
- Increases deformability
- Provides good load support
- Reduces moisture retention
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Remember the main function of shear strength.
4Question 4.
True or False: Low shear strength soils cannot be used for pavement without stabilization.
- True
- False
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Think about what we learned regarding soil strength.
Question 5.
You are designing a road over expansive clay. Propose a stabilization technique and justify its use.
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Think about how chemical reactions can often improve material properties.
Question 6.
How would you evaluate the shear strength of an existing subgrade? List the steps you would take.
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Consider both field testing and lab testing for a comprehensive evaluation.

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