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Terms in this set (93)
Nuclear Testing
Basics covered in Level 1 Speedy Moisture
Report Forms
Earthwork has to do with Earthwork is the excavation and placement of soils
the roadway in what way? and materials supporting the proposed roadway.
In Earthwork what is a lift? 6" of compacted depth at full width
A lot is 1 lift at 500 ft or within compacted area.
In Earthwork what is a Lot?
Isolated compaction operations are separate lots.
Sampling at the roadway Done for base, sub grade, and embankment.
is done for
Sampling is determined generated with random numbers usually by a
how Verification Inspector
What is important about Minimum of three representative sample combined.
sampling at the roadway
What is LIMS? Laboratory Info Management System
The proctor theory is by inputting energy to expel air and water in the soil
when compaction is voids
achieved how
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An increase in unit weight, decrease in compressibility
Compaction causes
and permeability.
The proctor is determined In a laboratory and establishes a density standard to
where and creates what be used on the roadway
Material is gathered from the road and prepared with
Lab proctors are created
different amounts of water then placed in molds and
how
hammered
What is a modified proctor It is used in base, sub grade, MSE wall back fill
used in materials
Modified proctors are With a 10lb hammer(rammer) on a 18" drop with 56
created how blows per layers with 5 layers in total.
What is a standard proctor It is used in embankment and structure back fill
used in materials
Standard proctors are With a 5.5lb hammer(rammer) on a 12" drop with 25
created how blows per layer with 3 layers in total
Comparison between VT 2 lbs/pcf
and QC density test
tolerance
What is the STRG Sampling, Testing, and Reporting Guide (state wide)
A job guide schedule is project specific
The material identification 004L
number for embankment
in the laboratory is
The material identification 004F
number for embankment
in the field is
The material identification 030
number for base is
PP is short for project personel
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FDOT Earthwork Level 1 (2025 updated)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED &
ELABORATED) fully solved
Save
Terms in this set (93)
Nuclear Testing
Basics covered in Level 1 Speedy Moisture
Report Forms
Earthwork has to do with Earthwork is the excavation and placement of soils
the roadway in what way? and materials supporting the proposed roadway.
In Earthwork what is a lift? 6" of compacted depth at full width
A lot is 1 lift at 500 ft or within compacted area.
In Earthwork what is a Lot?
Isolated compaction operations are separate lots.
Sampling at the roadway Done for base, sub grade, and embankment.
is done for
Sampling is determined generated with random numbers usually by a
how Verification Inspector
What is important about Minimum of three representative sample combined.
sampling at the roadway
What is LIMS? Laboratory Info Management System
The proctor theory is by inputting energy to expel air and water in the soil
when compaction is voids
achieved how
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An increase in unit weight, decrease in compressibility
Compaction causes
and permeability.
The proctor is determined In a laboratory and establishes a density standard to
where and creates what be used on the roadway
Material is gathered from the road and prepared with
Lab proctors are created
different amounts of water then placed in molds and
how
hammered
What is a modified proctor It is used in base, sub grade, MSE wall back fill
used in materials
Modified proctors are With a 10lb hammer(rammer) on a 18" drop with 56
created how blows per layers with 5 layers in total.
What is a standard proctor It is used in embankment and structure back fill
used in materials
Standard proctors are With a 5.5lb hammer(rammer) on a 12" drop with 25
created how blows per layer with 3 layers in total
Comparison between VT 2 lbs/pcf
and QC density test
tolerance
What is the STRG Sampling, Testing, and Reporting Guide (state wide)
A job guide schedule is project specific
The material identification 004L
number for embankment
in the laboratory is
The material identification 004F
number for embankment
in the field is
The material identification 030
number for base is
PP is short for project personel
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