Question 1 (7 points) 1. A civil engineer performed the resilient modulus test on the subgrade soil of Rt. 2 in Rhode Island. Test results indicated that experimental constants were 2,642.6 and 0.75 for K, and K2, respectively. In

Question 1 (7 points) 1. A civil engineer performed the resilient modulus test on the subgrade soil of Rt. 2 in Rhode Island. Test results indicated that experimental constants were 2,642.6 and 0.75 for K, and K2, respectively. In

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Question 1 (7 points)
1. A civil engineer performed the resilient
modulus test on the subgrade soil of Rt.
2 in Rhode Island. Test results indicated
that experimental constants were 2,642.6
and 0.75 for K and K2, respectively. In
this test, he/she used 1.75 psi and 1.38psi
for confining and deviator stress,
respectively. What is the resilient
modulus for pavement design? (7 points)
O 12.0 ksi
O 9.5 ksi
8.7 ksi
O 10.9 ksi

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