17.2.2 - Traffic Loading
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Practice Questions
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Define axle load intensity in the context of pavement design.
💡 Hint: Think about what the axle does to the pavement.
What is meant by the repetition of loads?
💡 Hint: Consider how often vehicles drive over a road.
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What is axle load intensity?
💡 Hint: Focus on individual axles, not the entire vehicle.
True or False: Increased repetition of loads can lead to increased pavement deterioration.
💡 Hint: Think about wear and tear over time.
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Given a hypothetical situation where a newly constructed interstate highway is experiencing excessive cracking due to frequent heavy truck traffic. Discuss design changes that would improve the pavement performance.
💡 Hint: Consider both structural and material improvements.
Calculate the required thickness for a concrete pavement section expected to bear a daily traffic load comprising 200 heavy trucks with each truck weighing approximately 30 tons. Assume a standard pavement design guideline suggests a depth of 150 mm per 100 tons.
💡 Hint: Use the given standard to guide your calculations.
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