Earthworks (Leaving Cert DCG): Quizzes
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What is the formation level in earthworks?
What is the formation level in earthworks?
The target height for the finished road
When are cut operations required in earthworks?
When are cut operations required in earthworks?
When ground is above formation level
What do fill operations involve?
What do fill operations involve?
Adding material to raise ground level
What slope ratio is typically used for cutting slopes?
What slope ratio is typically used for cutting slopes?
1:1
What slope ratio is used for embankment or fill slopes?
What slope ratio is used for embankment or fill slopes?
1:1.5
Why are fill slopes gentler than cutting slopes?
Why are fill slopes gentler than cutting slopes?
Fill needs more support to stay stable
What do contour lines on a map represent?
What do contour lines on a map represent?
Points of equal elevation
What is the goal when balancing cut and fill?
What is the goal when balancing cut and fill?
Minimise import or export of soil
For a fill slope ratio of 1:1.5, what does the 1.5 represent?
For a fill slope ratio of 1:1.5, what does the 1.5 represent?
Horizontal distance units
If natural ground is at 70m and formation level is 75m, what operation is needed?
If natural ground is at 70m and formation level is 75m, what operation is needed?
Fill operation