FDOT EARTHWORK #2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LBR - Answer-Strength test of material based on standardized 800 psi
Select - Answer-Material that can be used anywhere in the the embankment
one - Answer-number of density log books per contact
verification - Answer-testing done by department
dry - Answer-blank density is the weight of solid should
lot - Answer-a single lift of finished material
cover zone - Answer-area from the bottom of the pipe to 12 inches above
resolution - Answer-testing to resolve QC & VT differences
High Plastic - Answer-Material with LL greater than 50
Wet Density - Answer-weight of soil and water
Modified Proctor - Answer-Proctor usually used for subgrade and base. FM1-T180
control line - Answer-set by normal shoulder points
Quality Control - Answer-Plan prepared by contractor
Bedding Zone - Answer-Zone directly beneath the pipe.
Standard Proctor - Answer-protor typically used for embankment material. AASHTO T-
99
Lift - Answer-6inches of compacted material cor full width.
2 pounds per cubic feet - Answer-comparison difference for gages of same
manufacturers
3 pounds per cubic feet - Answer-comparison difference for gages of different
manufacturers.
bleeding - Answer-when moisture is drawn up by capillary action to the surface of
material being compacted
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LBR - Answer-Strength test of material based on standardized 800 psi
Select - Answer-Material that can be used anywhere in the the embankment
one - Answer-number of density log books per contact
verification - Answer-testing done by department
dry - Answer-blank density is the weight of solid should
lot - Answer-a single lift of finished material
cover zone - Answer-area from the bottom of the pipe to 12 inches above
resolution - Answer-testing to resolve QC & VT differences
High Plastic - Answer-Material with LL greater than 50
Wet Density - Answer-weight of soil and water
Modified Proctor - Answer-Proctor usually used for subgrade and base. FM1-T180
control line - Answer-set by normal shoulder points
Quality Control - Answer-Plan prepared by contractor
Bedding Zone - Answer-Zone directly beneath the pipe.
Standard Proctor - Answer-protor typically used for embankment material. AASHTO T-
99
Lift - Answer-6inches of compacted material cor full width.
2 pounds per cubic feet - Answer-comparison difference for gages of same
manufacturers
3 pounds per cubic feet - Answer-comparison difference for gages of different
manufacturers.
bleeding - Answer-when moisture is drawn up by capillary action to the surface of
material being compacted
