Bridge Structures and Embankments Quiz

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What does the term 'grading' refer to in relation to road construction?

Determining the degree of compactness of the soil

Excavation act of cutting and digging to remove material

Preparation of the sub-grade for pavement materials (correct)

Changing the slope of the roadway or natural ground

What is the purpose of 'erosion control' in road construction?

Protection of soil from disclosing by water, wind, or other agents (correct)

Determining the compactness of the soil

Removal of water from the road area using culverts and ditches

Excavation and placement of embankments

In road construction, what is the 'subgrade'?

Roadbed upon which the pavement structures are placed (correct)

Layer above the sub-grade in a pavement structure

Top surface of the roadbed for pavement placement

Upper portion of material acting as a foundation

What is a 'culvert' commonly used for in road construction?

Removing water from the road area Signup and view all the answers

What does 'grading' typically involve in road construction?

Preparation of the sub-grade for pavement materials Signup and view all the answers

'Subbase course' in road construction is located where?

Above the sub-grade and below the base course Signup and view all the answers

'Field density test' in road construction helps determine what aspect of soil?

Degree of compactness of the soil Signup and view all the answers

'Excavation' in road construction primarily involves what action?

Cutting, digging, or scooping material for removal Signup and view all the answers

'Riprap' is used in road construction mainly for what purpose?

Preventing soil erosion Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'structures' in the context of road construction?

Different features encountered in construction like bridges and walls Signup and view all the answers

Bridge Structures and Embankments Quiz

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What does the term 'grading' refer to in relation to road construction?

What is the purpose of 'erosion control' in road construction?

In road construction, what is the 'subgrade'?

What is a 'culvert' commonly used for in road construction?

What does 'grading' typically involve in road construction?

'Subbase course' in road construction is located where?

'Field density test' in road construction helps determine what aspect of soil?

'Excavation' in road construction primarily involves what action?

'Riprap' is used in road construction mainly for what purpose?

What is meant by 'structures' in the context of road construction?

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