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FDOT EARTHWORK 2 QUICK QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
muck Ans: A-8 Material
LBR Ans: Strength test of material based on standardized 800 psi
Select Ans: Material that can be used anywhere in the the embankment
one Ans: number of density log books per contact
verification Ans: testing done by department
dry Ans: blank density is the weight of solid should
lot Ans: a single lift of finished material
cover zone Ans: area from the bottom of the pipe to 12 inches above
resolution Ans: testing to resolve QC & VT differences
High Plastic Ans: Material with LL greater than 50
Wet Density Ans: weight of soil and water
Modified Proctor Ans: Proctor usually used for subgrade and base. FM1-
T180
control line Ans: set by normal shoulder points
Quality Control Ans: Plan prepared by contractor
Bedding Zone Ans: Zone directly beneath the pipe.
Standard Proctor Ans: protor typically used for embankment material.
AASHTO T-99
FDOT EARTHWORK 2 QUICK QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
muck Ans: A-8 Material
LBR Ans: Strength test of material based on standardized 800 psi
Select Ans: Material that can be used anywhere in the the embankment
one Ans: number of density log books per contact
verification Ans: testing done by department
dry Ans: blank density is the weight of solid should
lot Ans: a single lift of finished material
cover zone Ans: area from the bottom of the pipe to 12 inches above
resolution Ans: testing to resolve QC & VT differences
High Plastic Ans: Material with LL greater than 50
Wet Density Ans: weight of soil and water
Modified Proctor Ans: Proctor usually used for subgrade and base. FM1-
T180
control line Ans: set by normal shoulder points
Quality Control Ans: Plan prepared by contractor
Bedding Zone Ans: Zone directly beneath the pipe.
Standard Proctor Ans: protor typically used for embankment material.
AASHTO T-99
