Practice - Prestressed Concrete Pavement
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of prestressed concrete pavement?
💡 Hint: Think about how tension plays a role in concrete.
Define pre-tensioning in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about tension before the concrete is set.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does prestressing in concrete do?
💡 Hint: Consider why engineers choose this method.
True or False: Post-tensioning is done before the concrete is set.
💡 Hint: Focus on the sequence of operations.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the lifecycle cost of a prestressed concrete pavement over 20 years compared to traditional pavement, considering initial costs and expected maintenance.
💡 Hint: Look for cost-effective solutions in long-term perspectives.
Design a small urban bridge using either pre-tensioned or post-tensioned methods. Discuss your rationale.
💡 Hint: Consider spans and material behavior under stress.
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