Practice question

On a typical flexible pavement section, what is the difference between subgrade and subbase?

  1. They are the same layer; the names are interchangeable
  2. Subgrade is the prepared native soil or compacted fill that supports the pavement structure; subbase is a specified imported layer placed on the subgrade
  3. Subbase is always the existing asphalt surface; subgrade is the tack coat
  4. Subgrade is placed above the asphalt surface course

Answer: B — Subgrade is the prepared native soil or compacted fill that supports the pavement structure; subbase is a specified imported layer placed on the subgrade

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