Practice Desirable Properties (21.2.1) - Pavement materials: Soil - Transportation Engineering

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Question 1.
Define stability in the context of sub grade soil.
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Think about what happens if the soil shifts.
Question 2.
What does incompressibility mean?
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Consider how a sponge behaves under weight.
3Question 3.
What is the desirable property that keeps soil from deforming under loads?
- Plasticity
- Stability
- Softness
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Think about what happens when weight is applied.
4Question 4.
True or False: Incompressible soil can change volume under pressure.
- True
- False
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Remember the definition of incompressibility.
Question 5.
Evaluate a hypothetical scenario where the sub grade soil is poorly drained. Discuss the long-term effects on pavement integrity.
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Consider the impact of weather changes on the soil.
Question 6.
Design a layout for a highway that includes effective drainage. What materials and techniques would you use?
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Think about how you would direct water away from the pavement.

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