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You are compacting a soil-cement base. To prevent cracking of the stabilized layer during compaction and to achieve a smooth finish, which compactor type would be the most appropriate final roller?

Pneumatic tire rollers provide a kneading action and uniform pressure across the surface, which helps prevent cracking in stabilized materials like soil-cement

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Question: You are compacting a soil-cement base. To prevent cracking of the stabilized layer during compaction and to achieve a smooth finish, which compactor type would be the most appropriate final roller?

Answer options:

  • Padfoot roller
  • Grid roller ✅ Pneumatic tire roller
  • Single drum vibratory roller with aggressive amplitude

Correct answer: Pneumatic tire roller

Explanation: Pneumatic tire rollers provide a kneading action and uniform pressure across the surface, which helps prevent cracking in stabilized materials like soil-cement and is excellent for achieving a tight, sealed surface finish.

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