Earthwork Level 2 Study Guide, Earthworks
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Subsoil excavation consists of the excavation and disposal of muck, clay,
rock, or any other material that is unsuitable in what position?
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1 Its original position 2 6 inches
Mainline pavement lanes, turn
lanes, ramps, parking lots, concrete
3 3 feet 4
box culverts, and retaining wall
systems
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Compaction is the What is the difference between compaction and
process used to achieve density?
density, the product.
1) Special Provisions List the governing order of documents.
2) Technical Special
Provisions
3) Plans (including
revisions)
4) Design Standards
5) Developmental
Specifications
6) Supplemental
Specifications
7) Standard
Specifications
What kind of density is the weight of soils, solids,
Wet Density
and water occupying a unit volume?
What kind of density is the weight of just soils and
Dry Density
solids occupying a unit volume?
Which Proctor Test is typically used for base,
Modified
subgrade, and MSE wall backfill materials?
Which Proctor Test is typically used for embankment
Standard
and structure backfill materials?
For the Modified Proctor, what is the required
98%
Maximum Density?
For the Standard Proctor, what is the required
100%
Maximum Density?
What is the ratio of the bearing capacity of the
Limerock Bearing Ratio
material being tested to the bearing capacity of
Test (LBR)
reference limerock?
The standard penetration resistance for a typical
800 psi crushed limerock in Florida has been standardized
to what psi?
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