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Soil Improvement

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is soil improvement?

a)

improving the chemical properties of the soil

b)

improving the engineering properties of the soil

c)

process to rearrange soil particle

d)

improving base or sub-base layer of soil

2.

Following is a purpose of the compaction in the field, except

a)

increase strength and stiffness of the soil

b)

prepare a level surface for construction activities

c)

reduce the moisture content

d)

Control swelling and shrinking

3.

Following are the factors affecting the selection of ground improvement, except

a)

Type of soil

b)

Maintenance of the project

c)

Worker skill

d)

Cost

4.

The compaction of cohesive soil can be done by

a)

Dynamic compaction

b)

Vibro-replacement

c)

Roller

d)

Vibro-flotation

5.

Following are the benefits of surcharge preloading and vertical drain in soil improvement, except

a)

to remove air void in the soil

b)

to shorten the consolidation time

c)

gain in strength

d)

to accelerate consolidation

6.

The texture of soil depends mainly on

a)

The types of plants that grow in the soil

b)

The colour of the soil

c)

The size of the particles in the soil

d)

The number of worms in the soil

7.

Which statement describes chemical stabilization

a)

The process of reducing the density of soil and making it more stable and durable.

b)

Involve the treatment of soil with chemical stabiliser by change the texture of the soil

c)

Involve treatment of the soil with chemical stabiliser, when it is added to the soil, would result in a chemical reaction to the soil that will physically interact with it and change its properties.

d)

The process of altering properties of soil by changing the gradation through mixing with tire chip to improve strength and durability of soil

8.

What are the function of geosynthetic in soil improvement

a)

separator, reinforcement, platform

b)

separator, filter, reinforcement

c)

separator, reinforcement, loading

d)

separator, walkway, filter

9.

Which geosynthetic can be used as reinforcement in road constructions

a)

Geogrid

b)

Geomate

c)

Geomembrane

d)

Geodrain

10.

Which of the following best describes soil erosion

a)

The breakdown of soil by chemicals

b)

The breakdown of the soil by drought

c)

The improvement of soil quality by fertilizers

d)

The movement of soil by wind or water