Civil Engineering: Soil Treatment and Bridge Structures Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of a road shoulder?

  • To provide a stable surface for vehicles to pull over in emergencies (correct)
  • To allow for future expansion of the road carriageway
  • To prevent erosion of the road embankment
  • To provide additional drainage capacity during heavy rainfall
  • Which of the following is NOT a common type of aggregate material used in road construction?

  • Sand
  • Crushed stone
  • Reinforced concrete (correct)
  • Gravel
  • What is the primary function of a base course in road construction?

  • To provide a smooth riding surface for vehicles
  • To distribute the load from the road surface to the underlying subgrade (correct)
  • To provide drainage for the road
  • To prevent erosion of the road embankment
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a road drainage system?

    <p>Retaining walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of backfill material in road construction?

    <p>To replace materials removed during excavation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common erosion control measure used in road construction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a subbase in road construction?

    <p>To prevent frost heave and improve drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common type of material used for road surface construction?

    <p>Fiberglass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a culvert in road construction?

    <p>To channel water under the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common earthwork operation in road construction?

    <p>Paving</p> Signup and view all the answers

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