Earthwork Level 2 Study Guide
1. What is the difference between com- Compaction is the process used to achieve den-
paction and density? sity, the product.
2. List the governing order of documents. 1) Special Provisions
2) Technical Special Provisions
3) Plans (including revisions)
4) Design Standards
5) Developmental Specifications
6) Supplemental Specifications
7) Standard Specifications
3. What kind of density is the weight of Wet Density
soils, solids, and water occupying a unit
volume?
4. What kind of density is the weight of Dry Density
just soils and solids occupying a unit
volume?
5. Which Proctor Test is typically used for Modified
base, subgrade, and MSE wall backfill
materials?
6. Which Proctor Test is typically used for Standard
embankment and structure backfill ma-
terials?
7. For the Modified Proctor, what is the re- 98%
quired Maximum Density?
8. For the Standard Proctor, what is the 100%
required Maximum Density?
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9. What is the ratio of the bearing capacity Limerock Bearing Ratio Test (LBR)
of the material being tested to the bear-
ing capacity of reference limerock?
10. The standard penetration resistance for 800 psi
a typical crushed limerock in Florida has
been standardized to what psi?
11. What is the method number for the AASHTO T-99
Standard Proctor?
12. What is the method number for the FM 1 T-180
Modified Proctor?
13. Is the LBR value affected by moisture at Yes
the time of compaction?
14. What material can be used anywhere in Select (A-3, A-4)
the embankment?
15. What is it called when como active effort Bridging
does not penetrate the full thickness of
the lift being compacted?
16. What is it called when moisture is drawn Bleeding
up by capillary action to the surface of
the material being compacted?
17. What is included in the coding of a Den- 1) Code the job
sity Log Book? 2) One book per Contract number
3) Enter all pertinent information
4) Number pages
5) Check the elevations
6) Split the Records System for convenience, if
1. What is the difference between com- Compaction is the process used to achieve den-
paction and density? sity, the product.
2. List the governing order of documents. 1) Special Provisions
2) Technical Special Provisions
3) Plans (including revisions)
4) Design Standards
5) Developmental Specifications
6) Supplemental Specifications
7) Standard Specifications
3. What kind of density is the weight of Wet Density
soils, solids, and water occupying a unit
volume?
4. What kind of density is the weight of Dry Density
just soils and solids occupying a unit
volume?
5. Which Proctor Test is typically used for Modified
base, subgrade, and MSE wall backfill
materials?
6. Which Proctor Test is typically used for Standard
embankment and structure backfill ma-
terials?
7. For the Modified Proctor, what is the re- 98%
quired Maximum Density?
8. For the Standard Proctor, what is the 100%
required Maximum Density?
, Earthwork Level 2 Study Guide
9. What is the ratio of the bearing capacity Limerock Bearing Ratio Test (LBR)
of the material being tested to the bear-
ing capacity of reference limerock?
10. The standard penetration resistance for 800 psi
a typical crushed limerock in Florida has
been standardized to what psi?
11. What is the method number for the AASHTO T-99
Standard Proctor?
12. What is the method number for the FM 1 T-180
Modified Proctor?
13. Is the LBR value affected by moisture at Yes
the time of compaction?
14. What material can be used anywhere in Select (A-3, A-4)
the embankment?
15. What is it called when como active effort Bridging
does not penetrate the full thickness of
the lift being compacted?
16. What is it called when moisture is drawn Bleeding
up by capillary action to the surface of
the material being compacted?
17. What is included in the coding of a Den- 1) Code the job
sity Log Book? 2) One book per Contract number
3) Enter all pertinent information
4) Number pages
5) Check the elevations
6) Split the Records System for convenience, if
