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Which operation is one of the main activities in road construction?
Which operation is one of the main activities in road construction?
- Clearing and grubbing
- Handling or balancing of earth works
- Compaction
- Excavation to level (correct)
What is the purpose of carrying out earth works?
What is the purpose of carrying out earth works?
- To create drainage and camber
- To remove and handle earth works
- To provide a level terrace (correct)
- To loosen and balance earth works
What does the process of earth work involve?
What does the process of earth work involve?
- Clearing and grubbing
- Excavation to level
- Compaction
- All of the above (correct)
Which method is used to remove vegetation, soil, and any other decaying material during excavation?
Which method is used to remove vegetation, soil, and any other decaying material during excavation?
What is the purpose of carrying out earth works?
What is the purpose of carrying out earth works?
What is the main operation in the sequence of road construction?
What is the main operation in the sequence of road construction?
What is the process of removing earth to form a cavity in the ground called?
What is the process of removing earth to form a cavity in the ground called?
What is the method of excavating the top level of soil including vegetation and its root zone called?
What is the method of excavating the top level of soil including vegetation and its root zone called?
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Study Notes
Road Construction
- One of the main activities in road construction is excavation.
Earthworks
- The purpose of carrying out earthworks is to prepare the ground for road construction.
- Earthworks involve excavating, removing, and relocating soil, rock, and other materials to create a stable foundation for the road.
Excavation Methods
- The method used to remove vegetation, soil, and any other decaying material during excavation is called stripping.
Key Terms
- The main operation in the sequence of road construction is excavation.
- The process of removing earth to form a cavity in the ground is called excavation.
- The method of excavating the top level of soil, including vegetation and its root zone, is called stripping.
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