Earthworks for Inclined Roads (Leaving Cert DCG): Quizzes
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What does earthworks refer to in road construction?
What does earthworks refer to in road construction?
Moving, removing & placing soil/rock
Where are fill cones drawn when plotting for a sloping road?
Where are fill cones drawn when plotting for a sloping road?
At high end where ground below formation
Where are cut cones typically drawn for a sloping road?
Where are cut cones typically drawn for a sloping road?
At low end where ground above formation
What does a side slope ratio of mean?
What does a side slope ratio of mean?
1m vertical, 1.5m horizontal
What are typical formation widths for roads?
What are typical formation widths for roads?
6m, 8m, or 12m
If formation = 120m, ground = 115m, side slope , what is horizontal distance?
If formation = 120m, ground = 115m, side slope , what is horizontal distance?
7.5m
Why is balancing cut and fill operations important?
Why is balancing cut and fill operations important?
Minimises material transport costs
Why is proper drainage critical in cut areas?
Why is proper drainage critical in cut areas?
Prevents water accumulation & instability
What is the common side slope ratio for embankments?
What is the common side slope ratio for embankments?
What can material removed from cut areas be used for?
What can material removed from cut areas be used for?
Fill operations elsewhere on project