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What is the typical width of the aggregate subbase course for a two-lane earth road?
What is the typical width of the aggregate subbase course for a two-lane earth road?
- 1.0 meter
- 2.0 meters (correct)
- 4.0 meters
- 3.0 meters
What is the purpose of an aggregate base course?
What is the purpose of an aggregate base course?
- To carry traffic loads to the subgrade (correct)
- To prevent water infiltration into the subgrade
- To support the bituminous pavement
- To provide a smooth riding surface
What is the typical width of a bituminous pavement for a two-lane road?
What is the typical width of a bituminous pavement for a two-lane road?
- 3.0 meters
- 4.0 meters
- 2.0 meters (correct)
- 1.0 meter
What is the purpose of road side ditches?
What is the purpose of road side ditches?
What is the typical width of the carriageway for a roadway on a lateral or sub-lateral irrigation canal?
What is the typical width of the carriageway for a roadway on a lateral or sub-lateral irrigation canal?
What is the purpose of road shoulders?
What is the purpose of road shoulders?
What is the typical slope of the road shoulders for a two-lane earth road?
What is the typical slope of the road shoulders for a two-lane earth road?
What is the purpose of the aggregate subbase course?
What is the purpose of the aggregate subbase course?
What is the typical width of the concrete pavement for a two-lane road?
What is the typical width of the concrete pavement for a two-lane road?
What is the purpose of road expansion sites?
What is the purpose of road expansion sites?