CHAPTER 5

9-10; M/W/F

IDENTIFICATION
1. Its objective is to provide a stable and unyielding surface and to prevent water from
entering the soil. PAVEMENT
2. It has negligible flexural strength and rigidity. FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS
3. The height of the embankment should be equal to or more than ______. 0.6 METERS
4. The soil is considered unsuitable for embankment if its maximum density is less than
_______. 1552 kg/𝒎𝟑
5. It should be inserted where the water is likely to rise due to capillary action.
IMPERVIOUS MEMBRANE OR BARRIER

ENUMERATION
Two Classification of Pavements
1. Flexible Pavements
2. Rigid Pavements

Soil Strength Test

1. California Bearing Ratio Test
2. Triaxial Compression Test
3. Plate Bearing Test

Types of Pavements
1. Earthen Roads
2. Soil stabilized roads
3. Gravel roads
4. Water bound macadam roads
5. Bituminous or black top roads
6. Cement concrete roads