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Earthwork Level 2 Study Guide
FDOT Earthwork 2 quick questions
2025
What is the difference Compaction is the process used to achieve density, the
between compaction product.
and density?
, 1) Special Provisions
2) Technical Special Provisions
3) Plans (including revisions)
4) Design Standards
List the governing order
5) Developmental Specifications
of documents.
6) Supplemental Specifications
7) Standard Specifications
What kind of density is Wet Density
the weight of soils,
solids, and water
occupying a unit
volume?
What kind of density is Dry Density
the weight of just soils
and solids occupying a
unit volume?
Which Proctor Test is Modified
typically used for base,
subgrade, and MSE
wall backfill materials?
Which Proctor Test is Standard
typically used for
embankment and
structure backfill
materials?
For the Modified Proctor, 98%
what is the required
Maximum Density?
For the Standard 100%
Proctor, what is the
required Maximum
Density?
, What is the ratio of the Limerock Bearing Ratio Test (LBR)
bearing capacity of the
material being tested
to the bearing
capacity of reference
limerock?
The standard 800 psi
penetration resistance
for a typical crushed
limerock in Florida has
been standardized to
what psi?
What is the method AASHTO T-99
number for the
Standard Proctor?
What is the method FM 1 T-180
number for the
Modified Proctor?
Is the LBR value affected Yes
by moisture at the time
of compaction?
What material can be Select (A-3, A-4)
used anywhere in the
embankment?
What is it called when Bridging
como active effort
does not penetrate the
full thickness of the lift
being compacted?
What is it called when Bleeding
moisture is drawn up by
Earthwork Level 2 Study Guide
FDOT Earthwork 2 quick questions
2025
What is the difference Compaction is the process used to achieve density, the
between compaction product.
and density?
, 1) Special Provisions
2) Technical Special Provisions
3) Plans (including revisions)
4) Design Standards
List the governing order
5) Developmental Specifications
of documents.
6) Supplemental Specifications
7) Standard Specifications
What kind of density is Wet Density
the weight of soils,
solids, and water
occupying a unit
volume?
What kind of density is Dry Density
the weight of just soils
and solids occupying a
unit volume?
Which Proctor Test is Modified
typically used for base,
subgrade, and MSE
wall backfill materials?
Which Proctor Test is Standard
typically used for
embankment and
structure backfill
materials?
For the Modified Proctor, 98%
what is the required
Maximum Density?
For the Standard 100%
Proctor, what is the
required Maximum
Density?
, What is the ratio of the Limerock Bearing Ratio Test (LBR)
bearing capacity of the
material being tested
to the bearing
capacity of reference
limerock?
The standard 800 psi
penetration resistance
for a typical crushed
limerock in Florida has
been standardized to
what psi?
What is the method AASHTO T-99
number for the
Standard Proctor?
What is the method FM 1 T-180
number for the
Modified Proctor?
Is the LBR value affected Yes
by moisture at the time
of compaction?
What material can be Select (A-3, A-4)
used anywhere in the
embankment?
What is it called when Bridging
como active effort
does not penetrate the
full thickness of the lift
being compacted?
What is it called when Bleeding
moisture is drawn up by
