Civil Engineering - GATE Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : GATE Exam Questions - Section 5 (Q.No. 36)
36.
The total thickness of pavement by CBR method depends on the CBR value of
base course
surface course
subgrade
all layers
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Manav said:   5 years ago
Answer C is correct. This is the drawback of CBR method. We will get the total thickness based on CBR of the subgrade. Even if we use good quality materials above its total thickness remains the same.

Sarvjeet singh said:   4 years ago
CBR value = load on soil sample [subgrade]/standard load x 100.
Thickness of pavement depends on the subgrade,
So, the Answer C.

Ashutosh Anand said:   7 years ago
It is (C). Total thickness depends only on CBR value of subgrade.

Ashtaveer said:   7 years ago
Yes, It depends on strength parameters of soil subgrade.

Azhar said:   8 years ago
According to me, the right answer is C.

Shashank said:   7 years ago
Opion C is the only correct answer.

Vatsal said:   6 years ago
How it is subgrade? Please explain.

Recie said:   7 years ago
Subgrade is the correct answer.

Roy said:   8 years ago
Yes, c is the correct answer.

Anabella said:   3 years ago
Yes, I agree with option C.


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