FOPR 2

Question 1

Explain the meaning of the ratios for the angle of repose of a cut or fill slope.

2:1 and 3/4:1.

Answer 1

indicates the angle of the slope. order of the ratio is sometimes reversed but 1 is always the verticle (rise)

Question 2

Construction phases of building a road include:

Answer 2

1. Falling and clearing R/W
2. Stripping (clearing material unsuitable as construction soil)
3. Sub-grade construction: cut and fills
4. Drilling and blasting
5. Drainage structures: bridges and culverts
6. Ballasting and surfacing: fortifying subgrade if not able to support load
7. Stabalization: fortifying slope stabiliy risks