Practice Subbase And Base Course (3.8.2) - Soil Compaction Techniques

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of the subbase in pavement construction?
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Think about the layer under the base course.
Question 2.
How does compaction affect the durability of pavement?
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Consider what happens to air voids in the soil.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of compaction in the subbase and base course?
- To reduce costs
- To ensure load distribution
- To enhance color
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Think about why reducing air in the soil is important.
4Question 4.
True or False: A properly compacted subbase will help mitigate future pavement cracking.
- True
- False
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Recall how stability is achieved.
Question 5.
Design a small pavement section and describe how you would ensure proper compaction of the subbase and base layers.
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Think about the tools and techniques you would use.
Question 6.
You observe pavement distress in a recently constructed road with inadequate compaction. Analyze the contributing factors and propose a plan for remediation.
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Consider both the causes and solutions to address the issue.

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