Pavement Design Practice Test 3

1. After proportioning, the plasticity index of the mix was found to be 7%. For what course can the mix be used for?

2. Which of the below represents an adverse chemical reaction that can probably occur when treated with lime?

3. Which of the below is not a means of soil stabilization?

4. When clayey soil is treated with lime ______ takes place.

5. ______ admixture is used to help the pavement withstand the freezing and thawing cycle.

6. By what mechanism does the cement stabilization take place in granular soils?

7. What is the maximum loss in the soil-cement mix after 12 cycles of freeze/thaw test for soil type A-7?

8. ______ method can be used to obtain stable in-situ soil without admixtures.

9. What is the limit of liquid limit for a base course to be constructed using mechanical soil stabilization?

10. Which of the below is a not a type of soil and lime reaction?