Practice question

Which roller is generally the better match for compacting a cohesive clay embankment?

  1. A smooth-drum vibratory roller used as if the clay were clean sand
  2. A sheepsfoot or padfoot roller that kneads the clay
  3. A pneumatic roller used only for the asphalt surface
  4. A static steel-wheel breakdown roller intended for hot mix

Answer: B — A sheepsfoot or padfoot roller that kneads the clay

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