MSTE AND GEOTECH TERMS
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It is the ratio of the volume of water occupied in the soil to the volume of voids of the given soil sample.

Degree of Saturation

it is the force that holds together molecules or like particles within a substance

Cohesion

if the groundwater table in a soil formation rises because of flooding the bearing capacity of the oil ____.

Decreases

It is defined as the rate of water flow through the soil in a given period of time.

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In AASHTO Soil Classification System, if the Group Index (GI) Yields a negative value, it should be taken as ___.

<p>0:</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water content where further loss of moisture will not result in any more volume reaction.

<p>Shrinkage Limit:</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second "M" in HMVM in accident rates?

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Crosswalks are defined by a pair of solid white lines across the road surface not less than __ meters and not more than __ meters apart.

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Equivalent hourly rate at which vehicles pass a point on a highway during a period less than 1 hour.

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Deals with understanding the causes of accidents at work and ways to prevent unsafe act and unsafe conditions in any workplace.

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Study Notes

Soil Properties and Dynamics

  • Ratio of water volume in soil to void volume in a given sample defines moisture content.
  • Cohesive forces hold molecules or like particles together within a substance.
  • An increase in groundwater table due to flooding decreases the bearing capacity of the soil.

Water Flow and Soil Classification

  • Water flow rate through soil is determined for a specific time period, known as hydraulic conductivity.
  • In the AASHTO Soil Classification System, a negative Group Index (GI) indicates a favorable soil condition.
  • Water content at which no further loss of moisture causes volume change is called the "plastic limit."

Traffic Safety and Regulations

  • The second "M" in HMVM related to accident rates stands for "modifiers."
  • Crosswalks marked by solid white lines should have a distance of not less than 2 meters and not more than 6 meters apart.
  • Equivalent hourly traffic rate represents the number of vehicles passing a point on a highway within less than one hour.

Occupational Safety

  • Focus on understanding causes of workplace accidents and strategies to prevent unsafe behaviors and conditions.

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